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Drug-induced headache.

N T Mathew1

  • 1Houston Headache Clinic, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.

Neurologic Clinics
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Medication overuse headaches, often caused by treating non-headache conditions or primary headaches, are reviewed. This article details their features, mechanisms, and management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Medication overuse headache (MOH) is a common complication of frequent acute headache treatment.
  • It can arise from medications used for non-headache conditions or those intended for primary headache disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of drug-induced headaches.
  • To elucidate the clinical features and underlying mechanisms of MOH.
  • To describe ergotamine and analgesic rebound phenomena and outline management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on drug-induced headaches, clinical features, mechanisms, and treatment.
  • Detailed discussion of ergotamine and analgesic rebound headaches.
  • Outline of management strategies for MOH.

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Main Results:

  • Drug-induced headaches present diverse clinical features and mechanisms.
  • Ergotamine and analgesic rebound phenomena are key aspects of MOH.
  • Effective management strategies exist for drug-induced headaches.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the mechanisms and clinical presentation of MOH is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Appropriate management strategies can effectively treat and prevent medication overuse headaches.
  • This review provides a framework for clinicians managing patients with MOH.