Drug-induced headache.
Headache induced by medications used for nonheadache conditions, and more importantly, headache perpetuated by symptomatic medications used for primary headache disorders are discussed in detail in this article. The clinical features and mechanisms of drug-induced headaches are reviewed. Ergotamine and analgesic rebound phenomena are described. Management strategies for drug-induced headaches are outlined.
Mathew
N T
NT
Houston Headache Clinic, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006261:Headache / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D011559:Pseudotumor Cerebri / Q000139:chemically induced; D012307:Risk Factors
D000700:Analgesics; D004878:Ergotamine