19th June 2023

A 25-year-old lady has recently been diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She has been experiencing ongoing headaches

A 25-year-old lady has recently been diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She has been experiencing ongoing headaches and is wondering what can be done to help her symptoms. She has a past medical history of anxiety but is not on any regular medications. There is no evidence of papilloedema on examination.

Which of the following options is most appropriate to manage her symptoms?