A patient with SUNCT syndrome responsive to sodium valproate

SUNCT syndrome (shortlasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing) is a rare, debilitating headache that is difficult to be treated. We describe a SUNCT patient, initially treated with lamotrigine, with a positive response but with an unbearable side-effec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Meineri, Piero, Mondino, Fiorella, Grasso, Enzo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer-Verlag Italia 2002
Materias:
Brief Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3611867/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s101940200034
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Sumario:SUNCT syndrome (shortlasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing) is a rare, debilitating headache that is difficult to be treated. We describe a SUNCT patient, initially treated with lamotrigine, with a positive response but with an unbearable side-effect (somnolence) that lead to withdrawal. The drug was replaced with sodium valproate at a dosage of 1000 mg b.i.d.. Complete remission of the attacks has been obtained for 1 year, without significant side effects.

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