Do over-the-counter medications for migraine hinder the physician?

Autor: Tonore, Thais, King, Deborah, Noble, Sara, Tonore, Thais Brown, King, Deborah S, Noble, Sara L
Zdroj: Current Pain & Headache Reports; Apr2002, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p162-167, 6p
Abstrakt: The availability of many over-the-counter drugs that were formerly prescription medications enable patients with migraine to self-medicate easily and delay entry into the appropriate medical management. The potential for adverse effects, drug interactions, and analgesic rebound headaches can often be complications that hinder treatment. Over-the-counter products force the patient to employ a less effective step-care approach as opposed to evidence-based guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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