frequent use of analgesics can actually make their headaches WORSE
June 1998
Many headache sufferers don't realize that frequent use ofanalgesics can actually make their headaches WORSE.
As little as 1,000 mg/day of ASA or acetaminophen can lead torebound headaches. Headaches can also be worsened by frequent use ofergotamine...caffeine...opioids...butalbital...and sumatriptan.
Rebound headaches are usually persistent, low grade headaches.They're more common in the morning...after the analgesic has worn off.
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