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ArticleInternal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)2026

Refractory SIAD Triggered by Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Impact of Postherpetic Neuralgia on Hyponatremia Duration and the Role of Tolvaptan.

So Kawasaki, Tomoki Taniguchi

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So KawasakiDepartment of Nephrology, Nishiyodo Hospital, Japan.
Tomoki TaniguchiDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan.

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Abstract

An 86-year-old man developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) following herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). The patient presented with symptomatic hyponatremia and impaired consciousness. Hypertonic and isotonic saline infusions improved both parameters; however, oral sodium supplementation and fluid restriction alone failed to maintain normonatremia. Tolvaptan was added, resulting in temporary correction of sodium levels; however, SIAD relapsed after discontinuation. Ultimately, SIAD resolved with improvement in neuropathic pain. This case highlights a therapeutic strategy for symptomatic hyponatremia and the appropriate use of tolvaptan in refractory SIAD, and provides a review of HZO-induced SIAD, an uncommon but noteworthy clinical entity.

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Antidiuretic Hormone Receptor AntagonistsBenzazepinesHerpes Zoster OphthalmicusHyponatremiaInappropriate ADH SyndromeNeuralgia, PostherpeticAged, 80 and overHumansMaleTolvaptanAntidiuretic Hormone Receptor AntagonistsBenzazepinesTolvaptanherpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO)postherpetic neuralgiasyndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD)tolvaptan

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