Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)

For the characteristics of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), a subtype of trigeminal autonomic cephalgia, see Tables Classifying headaches and c_nrg5-c03-s2.html#nrg5-c03-s2__tnrg5-c03-tbl3a.

These attacks can be treated with gabapentin, lamotrigine or topiramate—seek expert advice.