The SUNCT syndrome: successfully treated with lamotrigine.
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjuctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) syndrome is an uncommon headache syndrome. It is usually resistant to treatment. We describe a patient who responded successfully to the anticonvulsant lamotrigine, but not other anticonvulsants commonly used in the treatment of migraine and other cephalgias.
Malik
Khizar
K
State University of New York University Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Neurology, Health Science Center T21-020, Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121, USA. khizar56@yahoo.com
Rizvi
Syed
S
Vaillancourt
Philippe D
PD