Diclofenac and rebound headaches?

[GlasgowNeil]

Been taking 75mg diclofenac every night for years. Has anybody had experience of rebound headaches with this?

[MaryF]

I have in the past had this.. until I got to the bottom of my migraines..I now no longer take it. I think rebound headaches with medication are quite common, and it does depend also on your diagnosis. Mine was Hughes Syndrome! MaryF x

[Paulacg]

I would think it's quite likely. Speak to your doctor about help getting off them.

[rosianna]

yes, are you too getting daily headaches!! knock the tablets on the head!

[GlasgowNeil in reply to rosianna]

Yes, I have a terrible tension headache everyday. How can I stop taking tablets?

[Charlotte_NMC Partner National Migraine Centre]

Any painkiller can be overused and cause rebound headaches see our factsheet here: gallery.mailchimp.com/f83d9... basically 15 or more doses per month (10 for triptans) can cause 'medication overuse' however low dose diclofenac is used as a regular preventative with no ill effects. We have spoken before Neil, so I think it sounds like NMC or your local migraine clinic is the answer!

[GlasgowNeil in reply to Charlotte_NMC]

Hi Rebecca. Thanks for your reply. What amount is low dose diclofenac? Also I've read the fact sheet and it seems to be suggesting that taking diclofenac PRN causes MOH. I take my dose every evening and have done for years as a preventative. Could this still be causing my worsening headache?

I did contact NMC but getting down to London at the moment would be difficult. I insisted by GP refer me to Migraine Clinic and he reluctantly did.

[Charlotte_NMC Partner National Migraine Centre in reply to GlasgowNeil]

I will speak to one of the doctors tomorrow about this Neil and get back to you. Thank you for messaging me to prompt a response!

[GlasgowNeil in reply to Charlotte_NMC]

Thanks Rebecca.