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

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Elcio Juliato Piovesan²  Charles Siow¹  Pedro Andre Kowacs²  Lineu Cesar Werneck² 

[1] ,Universidade Federal do Parana Hospital de Clinicas Neurology DivisionCuritiba PR ,Brazil

关键词: lamotrigine;    prophylactic treatment;    SUNCT syndrome;    trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia;    cefaléias trigemino-autonomicas;    lamotrigina;    SUNCT sindrome;    tratamento profilático;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X2003000400032

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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.

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