It seems contradictory: the pills you're taking for headaches might actually be perpetuating them. Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented medical phenomenon, but the good news is it's often ...

The oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist atogepant is effective in preventing rebound headache related to medication overuse in patients with chronic migraine (CM), new ...

BARCELONA, Spain — Around half of all patients with chronic headache or migraine overuse their medication, leading to aggravated or new types of headaches. "Medication overuse headache" is the third ...

Migraines were once thought to be caused by widening of blood vessels in the head, but research showed the real cause is something else - and it can be treated ...

Doctors break it down.

It seems contradictory: the pills you’re taking for headaches might actually be perpetuating them. Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented medical phenomenon, but the good news is it’s often ...

The maker of Excedrin is temporarily discontinuing two of the brand’s most popular headache-relief medicines, potentially affecting millions of Americans who suffer from migraines. GlaxoSmithKline is ...

Have you taken brand name Cialis or Viagra and felt like you had a hangover? That “Viagra hangover” might actually be a headache from Viagra, and it’s a common side effect of this and other ...

Recent research shows that GLP-1s may help reduce the need for emergency care in those with chronic migraine. This research ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are generally safe and effective, but daily or long-term use isn’t recommended. Several factors, including drug side effects and your medical history, can ...