Drugs currently used for treating chronic tension-type headache only reduce headache frequency by about a third and are associated with side effects. Topiramate, an antiepileptic drug with ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO As the name suggests, tension headaches are caused by muscle tension in the face, head, ...

(Ambient Noise) To treat a tension headache, start by eliminating irritants such as smoking, alcohol, loud noises and bright lights. Find a cool, dark room to rest. Lay down on a comfortable ...

The differences between tension and migraine headaches aren't absolute, meaning there's overlap. So for instance, migraine headaches, we tend to think of as more severe. But it's not to say that ...

“The concept of medication underuse headache is so new that there are no accepted treatments or algorithms available yet,” said Alan M. Rapoport, MD. He is a clinical professor of neurology at ...

But before you reach for a pain reliever, it's important to understand whether you're dealing with a migraine or a tension headache. Why? It'll help you pinpoint the most effective remedy to ease ...

and a reduced likelihood of butalbital prescription and medication overuse headache (MOH) for patients experiencing tension-type headaches (TTH). Their retrospective study, published in Health ...