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News items on 'Analgesic Rebound Headache'

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Painkillers can cause headaches, GPs told

(The Scotsman 25/11/2008)

DOCTORS were yesterday urged to warn patients about the risks of overusing drugs to treat headaches. New guidance on managing headaches says using too much medication is in itself a cause of the problem. NHS group the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (Sign) said that doctors should discuss the issue of "medication overuse headache" with patients when starting treatment.

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