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Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Medications
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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.
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...higher risk for adverse effects on the heart and possibly the lungs. (The older tricyclics, such as amitriptyline and imipramine, have other severe side effects in older adults.)SSRIs have fewer... Read more »Medications
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This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood... Read more »
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