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lamotrigine and SUNCT Syndrome

lamotrigine has been researched along with SUNCT Syndrome in 17 studies

SUNCT Syndrome: A primary headache disorder that is characterized by frequent short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform pain attacks in the ocular area, with CONJUNCTIVA fluid-filling and tearing. SUNCT syndrome is usually resistant to treatment.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"According to case reports and observational studies, lamotrigine therapy has resulted in decreased frequency or resolution of SUNCT syndrome attacks."8.87The role of lamotrigine in the treatment of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing syndrome. ( Karpinski, JP; Rosselli, JL, 2011)
"According to case reports and observational studies, lamotrigine therapy has resulted in decreased frequency or resolution of SUNCT syndrome attacks."4.87The role of lamotrigine in the treatment of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing syndrome. ( Karpinski, JP; Rosselli, JL, 2011)
"Indomethacin is the best treatment both for HC and PH."2.55Therapeutical approaches to paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua and short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks: a critical appraisal. ( Baraldi, C; Cainazzo, MM; Guerzoni, S; Pellesi, L; Pini, LA, 2017)
"The TACs include cluster headache, paroxysmal hemicrania, and short-lasting neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing; hemicrania continua, although classified separately by the International Headache Society, shares many features of both migraine and the TACs."2.49Primary headache disorders. ( Benoliel, R; Eliav, E, 2013)
"TACs include cluster headache (CH), paroxysmal hemicrania (PH) and short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT syndrome)."2.44[Pathophysiology and treatment of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias]. ( Cohen, AS; Goadsby, PJ, 2008)
"Lamotrigine was beneficial for her SUNA but not for the RES."1.39SUNA and red ear syndrome: a new association and pathophysiological considerations. ( Bakar, NA; Lambru, G; Matharu, M, 2013)

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (23.53)29.6817
2010's12 (70.59)24.3611
2020's1 (5.88)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Groenke, BR1
Daline, IH1
Nixdorf, DR1
Baraldi, C1
Pellesi, L1
Guerzoni, S1
Cainazzo, MM1
Pini, LA1
Weng, HY1
Cohen, AS3
Schankin, C1
Goadsby, PJ2
Sardoeira, A1
Cação, G1
Pina, S1
Sousa, AP1
Damásio, J1
Hiraldo, JDG1
Sánchez Fernández, F1
Fuerte Hortigón, A1
Viguera Romero, FJ1
Lambru, G3
Bakar, NA1
Matharu, M1
Matharu, MS2
Benoliel, R1
Eliav, E1
Fuertes, EE1
Paulero, ME1
Halfon, MJ1
Pellegrini, D1
Bruetman, JE1
Young, P1
Zidverc-Trajkovic, J1
Vujovic, S1
Sundic, A1
Radojicic, A1
Sternic, N1
Porta-Etessam, J1
Cuadrado, ML1
Galán, L1
Sampedro, A1
Valencia, C1
Rosselli, JL1
Karpinski, JP1
Vega, J1
Mauri, G1
Pascual, J1
Williams, MH1
Broadley, SA1

Reviews

6 reviews available for lamotrigine and SUNCT Syndrome

ArticleYear
Therapeutical approaches to paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua and short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks: a critical appraisal.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2017, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Fructose; Gabapentin; gamm

2017
SUNCT and SUNA: medical and surgical treatments.
    Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2013, Volume: 34 Suppl 1

    Topics: Analgesics; Headache; Humans; Lamotrigine; Lidocaine; SUNCT Syndrome; Triazines; Trigeminal Autonomi

2013
Primary headache disorders.
    Dental clinics of North America, 2013, Volume: 57, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anticonvulsants; Chronic Disease; Cluster Headache; Cycloox

2013
SUNCT, SUNA and trigeminal neuralgia: different disorders or variants of the same disorder?
    Current opinion in neurology, 2014, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Deep Brain Stimulation; Functional Neuroimaging; Humans; Hypothalamu

2014
The role of lamotrigine in the treatment of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing syndrome.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2011, Volume: 45, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Calcium Channel Blockers; Headache; Humans; Lamotrigine; Stevens-Johnson Syndrome;

2011
[Pathophysiology and treatment of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias].
    Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2008, Volume: 22 Suppl 1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Amines; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroida

2008

Trials

2 trials available for lamotrigine and SUNCT Syndrome

ArticleYear
Phenotypic and treatment outcome data on SUNCT and SUNA, including a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2018, Volume: 38, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Analgesics; Anticonvulsants; Cross-Over Studies; Female;

2018
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2007, Volume: 27, Issue:7

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anticonvulsants; Au

2007

Other Studies

9 other studies available for lamotrigine and SUNCT Syndrome

ArticleYear
SUNCT/SUNA: Case series presenting in an orofacial pain clinic.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2021, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Facial Pain; Female; Gabapentin; Headache Disorders; Human

2021
An unusual case of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2019, Volume: 39, Issue:5

    Topics: Calcium Channel Blockers; Hemifacial Spasm; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; Middle Aged; SUNCT Syndrome

2019
SUNCT Syndrome Secondary to Expanding Prolactinoma Responsive to Lamotrigine - A Case Report.
    Headache, 2019, Volume: 59, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; Pituitary Neoplasms; Prolactinoma; SUNCT Syndrome

2019
SUNA and red ear syndrome: a new association and pathophysiological considerations.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2013, Apr-08, Volume: 14

    Topics: Ear Diseases; Erythema; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Female; Humans; Lamotrigine; Middle Aged;

2013
[Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT): a diagnostic challenge].
    Revista medica de Chile, 2014, Volume: 142, Issue:11

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; Middle Aged; SUNCT Syndrome; Time Factors; Treatment Out

2014
Bilateral SUNCT-like headache in a patient with prolactinoma responsive to lamotrigine.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2009, Volume: 10, Issue:6

    Topics: Bromocriptine; Calcium Channel Blockers; Female; Functional Laterality; Hormone Antagonists; Humans;

2009
Temporal response to bupivacaine bilateral great occipital block in a patient with SUNCT syndrome.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Anesthetics, Local; Anticonvulsants; Bupivacaine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic A

2010
Coexistence of SUNCT and aura? A case report.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2012, Volume: 32, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Lamotrigine; SUNCT Syndrome; Triazines

2012
SUNCT and SUNA: clinical features and medical treatment.
    Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 2008, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anesthetics; Female; Humans; Incidence; Lamotrigine; Lidocaine; Male; Middle Aged; Prev

2008