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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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Expert & Community Posts

FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Banning Vicodin and Percocet

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...recommended lowering the maximum recommended dose of acetaminophen from 1,000 mg per dose to 650... Read more »

Acetaminophen for Your Migraines? The FDA May Ban Some Medications

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...rescue medications. Many of these medications contain acetaminophen. Actually, even one of our... Read more »

Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain

By Dr. Borigini , Health Expert

...systemic drug therapy in knee OA is pain relief. Acetaminophen ("Tylenol") is the initial... Read more »

Migraine Medications: FDA Requires New Warnings on OTCs

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...NSAIDs are commonly used drugs for both children and adults because they are effective in... Read more »

FDA Acetaminophen Recommendations

By Will Rowe , Health Expert

...and availability of the very common pain medicine acetaminophen. The Advisory Committee was... Read more »

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Health Guide

Type 1 Diabetes

...a 2000 study, low-dose aspirin was associated with a 30% lower risk for death from heart disease in adults with type 2 diabetes.Reducing Blood Pressure. Strict control of blood pressure is... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes

...a 2000 study, low-dose aspirin was associated with a 30% lower risk for death from heart disease in adults with type 2 diabetes.Controlling Blood Pressure. Strict control of blood pressure is... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...study found that patients taking Arthrotec had 65% to 80% fewer ulcers than those who took NSAIDs alone.Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3) is the most common alternative to NSAIDs.... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...treatments (surgery, acupuncture). The following are some of the medications used in mild to severe cases:AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

...of major concern for patients with fibromyalgia.Tramadol (Ultram), used alone or in combination with acetaminophen (Tylenol), is commonly prescribed for relief of fibromyalgia pain. Its most... Read more »

Medications

Ultracet Oral Uses and How to Use

...your medical condition and response to treatment. In adults who do not have kidney disease, the... Read more »

Ultracet Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...nausea/vomiting/diarrhea twitchy muscles In adults who do not have liver problems, the... Read more »

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