A Case Report: Consecutive Cranial Neuropathies Following the Use of Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Abstract

We report a patient who suffered consecutive cranial neuropathies where each event was immediately preceded by the use of oral PDE-5 inhibitors. A discussion of the etiology of the events including possible interaction with other medications is included.

• phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
• Viagra/sildenafil
• Cialis/tadalafil
• ischemic cranial neuropathy
• third cranial nerve palsy
• sixth cranial nerve palsy
• diplopia