Headache in a case of tuberculosis: think beyond meningitis—a case report | Synapse
April 18, 2026Open Access
Headache in a case of tuberculosis: think beyond meningitis—a case report
Key Points
To highlight the rare side effect of headache due to levofloxacin in patients with tuberculosis.
Case report analysis of a patient with tuberculosis and headache symptoms.
Review of clinical history and medication use.
Assessment of symptoms related to raised intracranial pressure.
Headache was identified as a complication associated with levofloxacin therapy.
Symptoms of raised intracranial pressure strengthened the case for further evaluation.
Clinicians should consider drug side effects when diagnosing headache in tuberculosis patients.
Abstract
Although rare, clinicians must be aware of this side effect of levofloxacin while evaluating a case with recent onset of features of raised ICP and taking this drug as part of some therapy.