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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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I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...of the medication used to prevent strokes called warfarin. (The trade name and most commonly... Read more »
Catch a Falling Star
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...obviously, suicides. Others die from accidental drug overdoses, and here we aren't necessarily... Read more »
Avoiding Accidental Methadone Overdose
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...Daniel have once again brought the topic of drug overdoses involving methadone to the forefront.... Read more »
Mixing Medication, Heath Ledger, and What You Should Know
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...Ledger. I speculated at the time that perhaps an overdose of Ambien had caused his death.... Read more »
Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...the source of a blood clot that forms a stroke. Warfarin/Coumadin® are medications the make... Read more »
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Hypothyroidism: Treatment
...Thyroid hormone may increase the risk of serious side effects in heart disease patients given this drug.Warfarin, a blood thinner. Doses of this medication may need to be reduced if thyroid... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...be needed. Due to the risk of blood clot formation in a weak, dilated heart, blood thinners like warfarin (brand name Coumadin) are recommended for those with very poor heart function or those... Read more »Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
...ones. Like t-PA, heparin is contraindicated in those patients who have had a hemorrhagic stroke. Warfarin (or coumadin) is an oral anticoagulant frequently prescribed over the long-term for... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Anti-Clotting Medications
...icon to see an image about blood.Anticoagulants. Anticoagulants help thin blood and include:HeparinWarfarin (Coumadin)Direct thrombin inhibitorsAnti-Platelet DrugsAspirin. Aspirin is known as a... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
...only for the first few weeks or months after your heart attack. Some of these medications might be warfarin (for blood thinning), amiodarone (for arrhythmias), Lasix or other diuretics, potassium... Read more »Images
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