Factors Associated with Over-the-Counter Analgesic Overuse among Individuals Experiencing Headache.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of chronic daily headache (CDH) worldwide is 4-5%. Treatment for CDH with prophylaxis and abortive medications is often delayed, increasing disease severity. Consequently, increased usage of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics can lead to medication overuse headache (MOH). This study aimed to assess factors affecting OTC analgesic overuse causing headaches.

Methodology

A cross-sectional structured survey was conducted using voluntary response sampling. Among 1177 respondents, 459 individuals with headache were enrolled in the study.

Results

Most participants were female (73.5%), almost half were aged 20-39 years (48.1%), and over half used OTC analgesics (56%). A significant association was found between OTC analgesic overuse and factors, such as chronic disease

SUBMITTER: Alshareef M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9498430 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature