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Headache (Headaches) Summary

7914 relevant articles (642 outcomes, 754 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation of a wide variety of HEADACHE DISORDERS.

Also Known As: Headaches; Cephalalgia; Hemicrania; Throbbing Headache; Head Pains Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Headache

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Sumatriptan (Imigran) : 74 outcomes 52 studies in 325 results : FDA 16
  2. Pain-Free : 24 outcomes 19 studies in 144 results : IBA
  3. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs) : 24 outcomes 16 studies in 251 results : IBA
  4. zolmitriptan (Zomig) : 17 outcomes 5 studies in 58 results : FDA 3
  5. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 14 outcomes 13 studies in 96 results : FDA 77 Generic
  6. Indomethacin (Indometacin) : 14 outcomes 8 studies in 135 results : FDA 50 Generic
  7. Amitriptyline (Elavil) : 13 outcomes 10 studies in 50 results : FDA 193 Generic
  8. Ibuprofen (Motrin) : 12 outcomes 9 studies in 40 results : FDA 186 Generic
  9. Tryptamines (Triptans) : 11 outcomes 9 studies in 100 results : IBA
  10. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) : 11 outcomes 6 studies in 75 results : FDA 392 Generic
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Diseases Related to Headache

  1. Migraine Disorders (Migraine)
  2. Pain (Aches)
  3. Headache (Headaches)
  4. Nausea
  5. Dizziness (Lightheadedness)
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Key Therapies for Headache

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  1. Biofeedback (Psychology) (Biofeedback) : 19 outcomes 10 studies in 113 results
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 18 outcomes 8 studies in 153 results
  3. Bed Rest (Bedrest) : 7 outcomes 4 studies in 57 results
  4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 6 outcomes 5 studies in 96 results
  5. Spinal Manipulation : 5 outcomes 3 studies in 19 results
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