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Headache (Headaches) Summary

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 >>

Networked: 11854 relevant articles (1008 outcomes, 1202 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Headache

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Sumatriptan (Imigran) : 84 outcomes 68 studies in 384 results : FDA 32 Generic
  2. Pain-Free : 34 outcomes 35 studies in 207 results : IBA
  3. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs) : 32 outcomes 28 studies in 353 results : IBA
  4. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) : 21 outcomes 22 studies in 122 results : FDA 409 Generic
  5. Indomethacin (Indometacin) : 21 outcomes 13 studies in 218 results : FDA 56 Generic
  6. Ibuprofen (Motrin) : 19 outcomes 14 studies in 66 results : FDA 197 Generic
  7. zolmitriptan (Zomig) : 19 outcomes 8 studies in 69 results : FDA 3
  8. Tryptamines (Triptans) : 17 outcomes 17 studies in 190 results : IBA
  9. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 16 outcomes 21 studies in 123 results : FDA 80 Generic
  10. topiramate (Topamax) : 15 outcomes 22 studies in 102 results : FDA 28 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. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 39 outcomes 11 studies in 240 results
  2. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback) : 25 outcomes 15 studies in 126 results
  3. Epidural Blood Patch : 22 outcomes 4 studies in 148 results
  4. Injections : 12 outcomes 14 studies in 112 results
  5. Bed Rest (Bedrest) : 9 outcomes 5 studies in 70 results
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