Influence of lamotrigine over the SUNCT syndrome: one patient follow-up for two years.

Abstract

The SUNCT syndrome is characterized by a short-lasting headache in the first division of the trigeminal nerve, associated with ipsilateral autonomic symptoms. It is highly refractory to prophylactic medication. We describe a case where lamotrigine reduced the intensity, duration, and frequency of attacks and increased the remission period of this disorder. Over a two-year period, the attacks came back immediately whenever the patient reduced the dose or neglected treatment. We concluded that lamotrigine is effective in treating SUNCT syndrome when used in high doses for a prolonged period of time.

• Authors: Elcio Juliato Piovesan, Charles Siow, Pedro Andre Kowacs, Lineu Cesar Werneck
• Journal: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (Arq Neuropsiquiatr) Vol. 61 Issue 3A Pg. 691-4 (Sep 2003) ISSN: 0004-282X [Print] Germany
• PMID: 14513183 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Analgesics
• Triazines
• Lamotrigine

Topics

• Analgesics (therapeutic use)
• Headache (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Lamotrigine
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Syndrome
• Triazines (therapeutic use)