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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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The Weight is Over

By Sara Nash , Health Expert

...prescribed medications for RA can cause additional weight gain as a side effect. How lovely. ... Read more »

No Pain, Weight Gain: Does Taking Certain Medications Mean Adding Pounds?

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...the drugs I have discussed have caused intolerable weight gain. And suddenly a patient is... Read more »

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Fibromyalgia Medication

... who also suffer from depression. On the downside, SSRIs can cause sexual dysfunction and weight gain.Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Cymbalta, ... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

...depression. Side effects most often reported include dry mouth, blurred vision, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, difficulty in urinating, disturbances in heart rhythm, drowsiness, and dizziness.... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications

...Side effects of many anti-seizure drugs include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, increased appetite with weight gain, hand tremors, irritability, and temporary hair thinning and loss (taking zinc and... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes

...combination of high fetal blood levels of insulin and glucose can have significant effects:Excessive fetal weight gain, which can lead to complications during deliveryBirth defectsBreathing... Read more »

Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

...depression lasts beyond the withdrawal period, professional help should be sought as soon as possible.Weight GainQuitting smoking does increase the risk for weight gain. But, kicking the habit of... Read more »

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