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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Mao Inhibitors Headache

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.

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