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Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Review article

Medication-overuse headache: a widely recognized entity amidst ongoing debate

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Medication overuse in primary headache disorders is a worldwide phenomenon and has a role in the chronification of headache disorders. The burden of disease on individuals and societies is significant due to high costs and comorbidities. In the Third Edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders, medication-overuse headache is recognized as a separate secondary entity next to mostly primary headache disorders, although many clinicians see the disease as a sole complication of primary headache disorders. In this review, we explore the historical background of medication-overuse headache, its epidemiology, phenomenology, pathophysiology and treatment options. The review explores relevant unanswered questions and summarizes the current debates in medication-overuse headache.
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Metadata
Title
Medication-overuse headache: a widely recognized entity amidst ongoing debate
Publication date
01-12-2018
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-018-0875-x

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