Case Report: Coexistence of SUNCT and Hypnic Headache in the Same Patient

Fantini, Jacopo; Granato, Antonio; Zorzon, Marino; Manganotti, Paolo

doi:10.1111/head.12844

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“…For prophylactic treatment, topiramate and flunarizine had response rates of approximately 40% and may be effective (3,59,60). Lamotrigine was tried in very few cases, but with good response (61,62). As well, the anti-serotonin agent oxetorone showed good response in eight cases (7).…”

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Hypnic Headache – What do we know in 2022?

et al. 2023

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Background Hypnic Headache, also known as “alarm clock headache”, is a rare primary headache disorder. It is characterized by frequently recurring headache attacks, which only develop during sleep, especially nighttime sleep. Objective This article gives a narrative review on the current knowledge about Hypnic Headache with a focus on secondary Hypnic Headache. Methods Based on literature research, using Pubmed and Google Scholar, latest case reports, studies, and systematic reviews about Hypnic Headache were analyzed and summarized focusing on therapeutic options and causes of secondary Hypnic Headache. Conclusion Hypnic Headache mainly occurs in elderly patients. However, younger patients and children may also suffer from Hypnic Headache. Many different causes of secondary Hypnic Headache are described in the literature and ought to be ruled out before diagnosing primary Hypnic Headache. The pathophysiology of primary Hypnic Headache remains unclear, but a dysfunction of the hypothalamus seems to play a key role.

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