by Sue Robbins | Jun 25, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Headache Drugs
A study presented last week at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society has found that too many children suffering with migraines are not getting any medication for their pain and too few are receiving care consistent with evidence-based...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 29, 2014 | Headache Drugs
A review of studies has found that aspirin and other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs taken by mouth may reduce the risk for squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma, caused by exposure to ultraviolet light over a lifetime, is the second most common form...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 23, 2013 | Headache Drugs
If you have osteoarthritis pain you are likely taking ibuprofen, aspirin, or some othe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to help with pain and stiffness. There are also many arthritis supplements sold at your local grocery store or drugstore. Nutrition...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 18, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Naproxen and ibuprofen, common pain relievers called non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids are hugely popular drugs for arthritis, pulled muscles, menstrual cramps and of course headaches. While their labels warn that overusing them may increase the risk of...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 10, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Medication-overuse headache (MOH) happens when chronic headache patients see a worsening of their headaches, and react by using more acute medication, including NSAIDs and triptans. This in turn can exacerbate the headaches rather than ease the pain. MOH is defined by...
