Is any one analgesic superior for episodic tension-type headache?

Abstract	Though all non-narcotic analgesics have equivalent efficacy against tension-type headache, ibuprofen's generally favorable side-effect profile makes it a reasonable first choice.
Authors	Arianne P Verhagen, Léonie Damen, Marjolein Y Berger, Jan Passchier, Vivian Merlijn, Bart W Koes
Journal	The Journal of family practice (J Fam Pract) Vol. 55 Issue 12 Pg. 1064-72 (Dec 2006) ISSN: 0094-3509 [Print] United States
PMID	17137543 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
Chemical References	Analgesics Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Nonprescription Drugs Diclofenac Acetaminophen Naproxen Ketoprofen Ibuprofen
Topics	Acetaminophen (therapeutic use) Analgesics (classification, therapeutic use) Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal (adverse effects, therapeutic use) Chronic Disease Diclofenac (therapeutic use) Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug Therapy, Combination Humans Ibuprofen (adverse effects, therapeutic use) Ketoprofen (therapeutic use) Naproxen (therapeutic use) Nonprescription Drugs (adverse effects, therapeutic use) Secondary Prevention Tension-Type Headache (drug therapy, prevention & control) Treatment Outcome

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