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Treatment for medication-overuse headache (MOH)
A medication withdrawal program helps you break the vicious cycle where medication may be helping to maintain your headaches.
Is this relevant to you?
Many people are unsure whether their medication use is contributing to their headaches or if a treatment program 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 it used to be
You find that your headaches return quickly
You have been recommended medication withdrawal
You are unsure whether your medication intake 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 intake 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
Treatment is not just about the 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 contributes to maintaining the headache.
This does not mean that the medication is wrong. On the contrary, medication often starts as a necessary aid for headaches or migraines. 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 migraines 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 program to your symptoms and continuously evaluate what makes the most sense for you.
Medical assessment
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 of medication.
Ongoing follow-up
You will be closely monitored by a doctor, neurologist, and nurse throughout the process.
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 treatment program?
The goal is not just to stop taking medication.
The goal is to reduce the part of your medication intake that may be contributing to your headaches, while 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 consultation.
Here we will review, among other things:
- Your medication usage
- 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?
Medication review is a process, and the level of support and follow-up needed varies from person to person. Here, you can get an idea of how long a typical plan lasts and what you can expect it to cost.
Most people have between 4 and 6 follow-up consultations during a medication review process. The process typically spans 2-3 months, depending on your progress and individual needs.
You book and pay for only one consultation at a time and are not committed to a specific number of sessions.
Most people should expect a total cost of around 4,500-6,500 DKK, though this may vary. The price depends on how many consultations you need. When you attend regularly, you automatically receive a package price for your consultations.
Anna Løfqvist, co-founder
Kind words from our clients
Patient experiences speak louder than words – 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. All in all, my experience with 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 absolutely optimal to be able to sit at home and thereby avoid both waiting time and driving back and forth. Especially on those 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. Treatment is planned individually, and together we will assess the approach that makes the most sense for your situation.
Yes, for some patients, preventive treatment can be an important part of the plan. This is assessed during the initial medical examination and throughout the course of treatment.
It varies from person to person. Some experience improvements relatively quickly, while for others, it takes longer to assess the effect of the treatment.
It is not unusual for symptoms to change during a medication review. That is why we monitor you closely and help assess the next steps along the way.
Yes. You have access to your practitioners via chat throughout the entire process.
If your treatment plan includes more than one consultation, you automatically receive a 20% discount compared to the list price.
The treatment 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 treatment plans begin with a medical assessment, where we evaluate your situation and create a plan for your further treatment.
There is no fixed price for an MOH treatment plan, as each course is tailored to the individual.
You book and pay for only one consultation at a time, and you can always see the current price on our price list.
With a regular treatment plan at Hemi, you automatically receive a discounted rate on your consultations.
Find our price list and terms for package rates below.
Get started with the right assessment
If you experience frequent headaches and have a high intake of headache or migraine medication, a medical consultation may be the first step toward better symptom control.
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