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Medication-overuse headache

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MEDICATION OVERUSE
KOPFSCHMERZ

PREVENTION
DOS AND DON'TS

Medication-overuse headache comes from unwise use of headache medication.

Recurrent headache attacks and excessive use of painkillers weakens our natural pain management system. Medication-overuse headache is the result. To stop it from happening in the first place – or make it go away – you need to keep your medication use below certain limits.

  • 01
    Stick to the 10-20 rule
    02
    Keep track of your medication use
    03
    Consult a physician
    01

    Avoid medication-overuse headache by following the 10-20 rule. The rule applies regardless of the amount taken.

    › Do not use headache medications or special migraine drugs on more than 10 days per month.

    › 20 days every month should be headache drug-free.

    02

    Enter your headache medication use in your diary to help you keep track. The perfect template is here.

    03

    If you already have medication-overuse headache, a doctor can help you get your pain defense system back to normal.

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