Background: Systemic acetazolamide treatment has been reported in association with
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). This is the first report of this syndrome associated with
methazolamide treatment. The association is reported in two Japanese-American women.
Method and Results: Two patients with SJS, which developed during treatment with
methazolamide, are described. Other potential associations are discussed. Conclusions:
Systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, including both acetazolamide and …