10/20/2026
Some medicines taken for headache relief can contribute to medication-overuse headache when used frequently. The threshold varies by medicine, so a single rule does not apply to every product.
Use a calendar to record:
• Each day you take medicine for a headache.
• The product, dose, and any repeat doses.
• Whether it helped and how long the relief lasted.
For example, taking two doses on Monday counts as one medication-use day, but both doses belong in your notes.
Bring your calendar to your next appointment with the clinician managing your headache medication. Discuss any changes with them before adjusting your medication.
Alongside reviewing medication use, it may be helpful to investigate other factors contributing to your headaches. If you also experience neck discomfort or restricted movement, an upper neck evaluation may help clarify whether the area around the atlas—the first bone in your neck—is involved.
Reach out to schedule an evaluation so we can discuss your symptoms and whether Atlas Orthogonal care may be appropriate for you.
