The SUNCT Syndrome: Successfully Treated With Lamotrigine: Table 1

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.