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SUNCT syndrome responsive to lamotrigine.

Jose M Gutierrez-Garcia1

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain.

Headache
|October 23, 2002
PubMed
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Lamotrigine effectively treated short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection, tearing, and rhinorrhea (SUNCT) syndrome in two patients. This suggests lamotrigine may be a promising treatment for this refractory headache disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection, tearing, and rhinorrhea (SUNCT) syndrome is a rare headache disorder.
  • SUNCT syndrome is often resistant to conventional pharmacological treatments.

Observation:

  • Two patients diagnosed with SUNCT syndrome were administered lamotrigine for treatment.
  • The study involved clinical history, neurological examination, and brain MRI for patient assessment.

Findings:

  • Both patients experienced successful treatment outcomes with lamotrigine.
  • Headache attacks recurred upon lamotrigine withdrawal and resolved upon dose increase.
  • Lamotrigine was well-tolerated with no reported adverse side effects.

Implications:

  • Lamotrigine demonstrates potential as a specific and effective treatment for SUNCT syndrome.
  • Further research confirming these findings could establish lamotrigine as a first-line therapy for SUNCT.
  • This study contributes to understanding treatment options for refractory headache disorders.