Medication Overuse Headache Flashcards
1
Q
What medications are associated with medication overuse headache?
A
Triptans
NSAIDs
Paracetamol
2
Q
How many days a month do you need to use triptans to be at risk for a medication overuse headache?
A
> 10 days per month
3
Q
How many days per month do you need to use NSAIDs to be at risk for a medication overuse headache?
A
> 15 days per month
4
Q
How do you manage a medication overuse headache?
A
Stop pain medication
5
Q
What advice needs to be given to a patient with a medication overuse headache?
A
Gets worse before it gets better
