Pharmacy Visits Highlight Common Misconceptions About Headache Treatment

In Korean pharmacies, consultations for headache often begin with requests such as “Tylenol, please,” “Ezi‑EN6, please,” or “Give me the strongest, fast‑acting one.” A sizable number of patients choose to visit a pharmacy before seeing a doctor, asking for familiar product names or “strong medicine” that works quickly. Pharmacists caution that a headache is not always resolved by a single analgesic. While common triggers include colds, fatigue, lack of sleep and stress, some cases are linked to medication‑overuse headache (MOH). The article emphasizes the need for proper assessment beyond simply dispensing over‑the‑counter painkillers.