Medication overuse headache (MOH): analgesic withdrawal

Evidence-based neurology checklist on medication overuse headache (moh): analgesic withdrawal: Drugs which may be stopped abruptly Simple analgesics Triptans Ergots Acute withdrawal is the most effective strategy Drugs which must be tapered off Treatment of withdrawal symptoms: protocol Treatment…

Drugs which may be stopped abruptly

  • Simple analgesics
  • Triptans
  • Ergots
  • Acute withdrawal is the most effective strategy

Drugs which must be tapered off

Treatment of withdrawal symptoms: protocol

Treatment of withdrawal symptoms: agents

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