Hypnic headache

Hypnic headache (HH) is a rare headache syndrome that occurs exclusively during sleep, usually at the same time at night. It also has been named before the clockwise headache or alarm clock headache. It is considered a primary headache, according to the international classification of headache disorders.

How do you stop a hypnic headache?
 
Hypnic headache begins during sleep and wakes the sufferer, then generally lasts 15 to 180 minutes. 
  1. Lithium carbonate,
  2. Caffeine,
  3. Melatonin,
  4. Flunarizine,
  5. Indomethacin, 
  6. Topiramate
    have been successful in treating hypnic headache.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top