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Treatment for medication-overuse headache (MOH)
A medication withdrawal program helps you break the vicious cycle where medication may be contributing to maintaining your headache.
Is this relevant to you?
Many people are unsure whether their medication use is contributing to their headaches or if a treatment plan is right for them. This program may be relevant if:
You use painkillers several times a week
You use migraine medication frequently
You experience headaches almost daily
Your medication is less effective than before
You find that your headache returns quickly
You have been recommended medication withdrawal
You are unsure whether your medication use is affecting your headaches
Why patients choose Hemi
More than just stopping medication
The difficult part of medication-overuse headache is often not understanding that medication use needs to be reduced – but getting through the process safely.
Support along the way
You have access to your practitioners via chat if your symptoms worsen or you become uncertain about the plan.
A plan tailored to you
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. We tailor the treatment to your symptoms, your situation, and your goals.
Focus on the cause
The treatment is not just about medication overuse, but also about understanding and treating the underlying headache disorder.
Headache specialists
You will receive help from professionals with experience in migraine, headache, and medication-overuse headache.
What is medication-overuse headache (MOH)?
Medication-overuse headache occurs when frequent use of painkillers or migraine medication helps to maintain the headache.
This does not mean that the medication is wrong. On the contrary, the medication often starts as a necessary aid for headache or migraine. However, for some people, high consumption over time can cause the headache to become more persistent.
MOH is one of the most common causes of chronic headache and is seen in people with both migraine and other headache disorders.
How does the process work?
From the first consultation to follow-up, we are with you every step of the way. We tailor the process to your symptoms and continuously evaluate what makes the most sense for you.
Medical preliminary examination
We will assess your situation and determine whether medication overuse is playing a role in your symptoms.
Individual treatment plan
Together, we will create a plan for the next steps and any potential tapering off of medication.
Ongoing follow-up
You will be closely monitored by a doctor, neurologist, and nurse throughout the program.
Focus on the long term
We work not only with medication overuse but also with the long-term management of your headache or migraine.
What is the goal of the program?
The goal is not just to stop medication.
The goal is to reduce the portion of medication use that may be contributing to the persistence of headaches, while simultaneously working toward better symptom control and a higher quality of life.
For some patients, this also involves starting or optimizing preventive treatment, which can reduce the need for acute medication and make it easier to maintain improvements in the long term.
Anna Løfqvist, co-founder
How to get started
All treatment plans for medication-overuse headache begin with a medical assessment.
Here, we will review, among other things:
- Your medication use
- Your headache history
- Previous treatment attempts
- Relevant treatment options
Based on the assessment, we will create a plan for your further treatment.
Anna Løfqvist, co-founder
How extensive is a treatment plan?
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Most patients have between 2 and 6 follow-up consultations as part of their treatment plan.
The number of consultations required depends on factors such as symptoms, medication use, and response to treatment. No fixed packages or long-term commitments.
We do not work with standard packages or a predetermined number of consultations. You only pay for the consultations you need.
If your treatment plan includes more than one consultation, you automatically receive a 20% discount compared to the list price.
Anna Løfqvist, co-founder
Kind words from our clients
Our patients' experiences speak for themselves – here they share their stories.
"It was a huge help that I could get an appointment within the same week and didn't need a referral. Overall, my experience at Hemi was absolutely fantastic, and my meeting with the specialist was both very personal and professional."
“I was in safe hands with specialists who truly understood my situation. The digital solution meant that help was always within reach.”
“Receiving treatment online has worked surprisingly well. It has been optimal to be able to sit at home and avoid both waiting times and travel. Especially on days when my head feels heavy.”
"In just a few months, my quality of life has improved significantly. Through my conversations with the headache nurse, I have become much more aware of my own thought patterns and the fear I have of the next migraine attack."
Frequently asked questions
Not necessarily. The treatment is planned individually, and together we assess the approach that makes the most sense in your situation.
Yes, for some patients, preventive treatment may be an important part of the plan. This is assessed during the medical examination and during the course.
It varies from person to person. Some experience improvements relatively quickly, while others take longer to assess the effect of the treatment.
It is not unusual for symptoms to change during drug detoxification. That is why we monitor you closely and help you assess the next steps along the way.
Yes. You have access to your therapists via chat throughout the entire process.
You can see current prices on our price list.
If your course includes more than one consultation, you will automatically receive a 20% course discount compared to the list price. The course discount applies to a continuous course of treatment, where there is generally no more than 6 weeks between consultations.
No. You can book directly with Hemi.
Yes. All MOH courses start with a medical examination, where we assess your situation and make a plan for the further course.
Get started with the right assessment
If you experience frequent headaches and have a high intake of headache or migraine medication, a medical consultation can be the first step toward better symptom control.
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