Study of the use of analgesics by patients with headache at a specialized outpatient clinic (ACEF).
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
; 73(7): 586-92, 2015 Jul.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26200053
ABSTRACT
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 WomenMen 71. 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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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos da Cefaleia Secundários
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Analgésicos
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Transtornos de Enxaqueca
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil