Study of the use of analgesics by patients with headache at a specialized outpatient clinic (ACEF)
| Autor: | Olga Francis Pita Chagas, Fabiola Dach Éckeli, Marcelo E. Bigal, Mayko Olinto Amaral da Silva, Jose Geraldo Speciali |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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| Zdroj: | Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Vol 73, Iss 7, Pp 586-592 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1678-4227 0004-282X |
| DOI: | 10.1590/0004-282X20150072 |
| Popis: | Objective : To evaluate the use of analgesics in headache diagnosed in Outpatients Headache Clinic (ACEF), as well as his involvement in the activities of the patients. Method : 145 patients with headache seen at ACEF during the period August/July 2009/2010 underwent a questionnaire and interview with neurologist responsible for the final diagnosis according to ICHD-II. Results : Relationship Women:Men 7:1. 1) Prevalence: Migraine without aura (52.4%), migraine with aura (12.4%), chronic migraine (15.2%) and medication overuse headache (MOH) (20%). 2) Analgesic drugs used: Compounds with Dipyrone (37%), Dipyrone (23%), Paracetamol (16%) compound with Paracetamol (6%), triptans (6%) and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (12%). There was a significant decrease in the duration of pain and less interference in the activities of the headache patients after the use of analgesics. Conclusion : Prevalence of MOH has been increasing in population level and specialized services. New studies emphasizing the MOH are needed to assist in the improvement of their diagnostic and therapeutic approach. |
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