Medication Overuse Headache and Health-Related Quality of Life for Adults with Migraine in Saudi Arabia

: Medication overuse headache is common among migraine patients, affecting nearly one in six individuals in this study. It is strongly associated with increased migraine severity and a substantial reduction in quality of life across all domains. These findings highlight the critical need for early identification and appropriate management of medication overuse in clinical practice.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
Published
2026-04-11
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15082907
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Migraine and Headache Studies
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Medication Overuse Headache and Health-Related Quality of Life for Adults with Migraine in Saudi Arabia

Monira Alwhaibi, Abdulrazaq Albilali, Ahad Naif Almutairi, Salha Jokhab
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Migraine and Headache Studies
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Medication Overuse Headache and Health-Related Quality of Life for Adults with Migraine in Saudi Arabia

Monira Alwhaibi, Abdulrazaq Albilali, Ahad Naif Almutairi, Salha Jokhab
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Abstract

: Medication overuse headache is common among migraine patients, affecting nearly one in six individuals in this study. It is strongly associated with increased migraine severity and a substantial reduction in quality of life across all domains. These findings highlight the critical need for early identification and appropriate management of medication overuse in clinical practice.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 15(8)
King Saud University (SA)
King Saud University
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Migraine and Headache Studies
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