About Medication Overuse Headache
What Is A Medication Overuse Headache?
Medication overuse headache (MOH), also known as rebound headache, is a type of headache that occurs as a result of overusing acute pain medications for the treatment of frequent or chronic headaches. MOH can occur when medications, such as over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen) or prescription drugs (e.g., triptans, opioids), are taken too frequently or in excessive amounts. The exact mechanisms underlying MOH are not fully understood, but it is believed to involve medication-induced changes in the brain’s pain processing pathways.
Medication Overuse Headache Diagnosis
How Do We Diagnose A Medication Overuse Headache?
The diagnosis of vestibular migraine can be challenging due to the overlap of symptoms with other vestibular disorders. A thorough evaluation and a comprehensive diagnostic approach can help healthcare professionals identify and differentiate vestibular migraine from other conditions.
Medication Overuse Headache Symptoms

Headache
Frequent or daily headaches that occur because of medication overuse
Headache may worsen in the morning or shortly after waking up

Medication
May need increasing amounts of medications to achieve same level of pain relief

Nausea

Sensitivity
Sensitivity to light and sound
Difficulty concentrating
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