Medication overuse headache Flashcards
1
Q
most common causes of chronic daily headache?
A
Medication overuse headach
2
Q
who are at most at risk ?
A
opioids and triptans are at most risk
3
Q
clinical features of Medication overuse headache
A
present for 15 days or more per month
developed or worsened whilst taking regular symptomatic medication
4
Q
management of Medication overuse headache
A
analgesics and triptans should be withdrawn abruptly
= THIS MAY INITIALLY WORSEN THE HEADAHE
opioid analgesics should be gradually withdrawn = eg codeine
