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Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Medications

Medications

The standard treatments for tension-type headaches are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and tricyclic antidepressants, usually amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep). A number of investigational drugs, such as botulinum toxin (Botox), tizanidine (Zanaflex), and nitric synthase inhibitors are showing promise.

Pain Relievers for Mild to Moderate Headache Episodes

Several pain relievers are helpful for mild to moderate headaches. They should not be used t...

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Migraine Medications and "Passing" Drug Screenings

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...employment. I worried because I'd recently taken Fioricet for my Migraines and Xanax for... Read more »

Availability of Midrin for Tension-Type Headaches & Migraines

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Midrin is a compound of acetaminophen, isometheptene and dichloralphenazone prescribed as an... Read more »

When Your Child Has Migraine

By Nicole , Health Expert

...that could very well make things worse. Drugs like Fioricet and Midrin are not often given to... Read more »

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NHF Survey: Migraine-Specific Medications vs. Nonspecific Medications for Acute Treatment

...them… Often, physicians prescribe nonspecific medications because medications such as Fiorinal and Fioricet may help take the edge off Migraine or tension-type headache; but what we have to... Read more »

Overflow Incontinence

Overflow incontinence happens when the normal flow of urine is blocked and the bladder cannot empty completely. Overflow incontinence can be due to a number of conditions:A partial obstruction. In... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

Many medications are available for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A major analysis indicated that drug therapy is generally more effective than non-drug treatments (surgery,... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

To date, the FDA has not approved any drug for specific treatment of fibromyalgia. The first choice in drug treatments usually consists of an antidepressant or a muscle relaxant. The goal... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon

for Raynaud's PhenomenonThe following are some lifestyle tips for managing Raynaud's phenomenon:Keeping warm is the primary goal for preventing the onset of Raynaud's phenomenon.... Read more »

Medications

Fioricet Oral Drug Images

This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease... Read more »

Fioricet Oral Dosage and Storage

This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the... Read more »

Fioricet Oral Uses and How to Use

This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease... Read more »

Fioricet Oral Precautions and Side Effects

This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the... Read more »

Fioricet Oral Drug Interactions

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