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Headache Disorders (Headache Syndromes) Summary

426 relevant articles (50 outcomes, 68 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Various conditions with the symptom of HEADACHE. Headache disorders are classified into major groups, such as PRIMARY HEADACHE DISORDERS (based on characteristics of their headache symptoms) and SECONDARY HEADACHE DISORDERS (based on their etiologies). (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Also Known As: Headache Syndromes; Headache, Chronic; Chronic Daily Headache; Headache, Intractable; Cephalgia Syndrome Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Headache Disorders

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium) : 5 outcomes 4 studies in 16 results : FDA 37 Generic
  2. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants) : 5 outcomes 1 study in 14 results : IBA
  3. Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) : 4 outcomes 5 studies in 17 results : FDA 1
  4. Amitriptyline (Elavil) : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 8 results : FDA 193 Generic
  5. Dihydroergotamine (Agit) : 3 outcomes in 12 results : FDA 5 Generic
  6. Indomethacin (Indometacin) : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 24 results : FDA 50 Generic
  7. tizanidine (Zanaflex) : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 4 results : FDA 15 Generic
  8. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics) : 2 outcomes in 2 results : IBA
  9. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 19 results : IBA
  10. Lithium : 1 outcome 2 studies in 4 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Headache Disorders

  1. Headache (Headaches)
  2. Migraine Disorders (Migraine)
  3. Pain (Aches)
  4. Tension-Type Headache (Tension Headache)
  5. Syndrome
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Key Therapies for Headache Disorders

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  1. Biofeedback (Psychology) (Biofeedback) : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 19 results
  2. Spinal Manipulation : 1 outcome 4 studies in 5 results
  3. Nerve Block (Nerve Blocks) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 4 results
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 1 outcome 1 study in 4 results
  5. Hypnosis (Mesmerism) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
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