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Managing Tension-Type Headaches

Given the very high prevalence of tension-type headaches, some experts express frustration over the dearth of serious scientific attention given to this problem. Unfortunately, few tension headache sufferers seek medical help for their problem, and 60% of those with severe headaches use only over-the-counter medications. Many patients fear that they will not be taken seriously by their doctor or believe the widespread misperceptions that their problem is due solely...

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Expert & Community Posts

Approval of Migraine abortive Trexima delayed

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...Trexima. Trexima combines sumatriptan (Imitrex) and naproxen sodium. Two studies have shown that... Read more »

Merck’s Vioxx Replacement Gets Mixed Reviews

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...been to a medicine that does not do that, such as naproxen, sold as Aleve. They therefore... Read more »

Celebrex Ads Back with a New Spin

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...that of over-the-counter NSAIDS like ibuprofen and naproxen. And it states that fewer people... Read more »

05/28/07 #2 - Zolmitriptan reaction, Migraleve, exertion trigger?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...people. Some doctors recommend taking an NSAID such as naproxen before this type of activity to... Read more »

4 Myths About Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs) Busted!

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...All anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen/Advil, naproxen sodium/Aleve, Celebrex, etc.) can... Read more »

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Health Guide

Medications Used for Migraine Prevention

...NSAIDs. Regular, preventive use of low-dose aspirin (so-called baby aspirin), ibuprofen (Advil), and naproxen (Aleve) may reduce the occurrence of migraine headaches by about 20%. (Even with... Read more »

Headaches: Tension: Medications

...the following:Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen), naproxen (Aleve), ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis KT)Prescription NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin),... Read more »

Migraine Medication, Medicine

...Studies have reported the following benefits for specific NSAIDs:Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen (Anaprox, Aleve) are all available without prescription, and have benefits for mild... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications

...relievers that reduce pain and swelling. Types include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox).Although NSAIDs work well, long-term use can... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Medications

...prescription.Among the most effective NSAIDs for menstrual disorders are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol PMS), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox), and mefenamic acid (Ponstel). In a... Read more »

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