Headache Medications

Definition of Headache: A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Most headaches are due to tension, migraine, or a combination of the two. Serious underlying causes of headaches, like a tumor or a stroke, are extremely rare, despite the fact that many people worry about these possibilities.

Most people with headaches can feel much, much better by making lifestyle changes, including learning ways to relax, and occasionally by taking medications.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Headache

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Headache. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine/codeine systemic (Pro, More...) class: narcotic analgesic combinations	1 review(s)	Rate It!	10
acetaminophen/phenylephrine systemic (More...) class: upper respiratory combinations	0 review(s)	Rate It!	10
aspirin/butalbital/caffeine systemic (Pro, More...) class: analgesic combinations	9 review(s)	Rate It!	9.7
aspirin/butalbital/caffeine/codeine systemic (Pro, More...) class: narcotic analgesic combinations	8 review(s)	Rate It!	9.4
acetaminophen/caffeine/isometheptene mucate systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	3 review(s)	Rate It!	9.3
acetaminophen/butalbital systemic (Pro, More...) class: analgesic combinations	5 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
acetaminophen/caffeine systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	0 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine systemic (Pro, More...) class: analgesic combinations	42 review(s)	Rate It!	8.7
ibuprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	3 review(s)	Rate It!	8.6
acetaminophen/phenyltoloxamine systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	5 review(s)	Rate It!	8.5
naproxen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	6 review(s)	Rate It!	7.8
acetaminophen/dichloralphenazone/isometheptene mucate systemic (Pro, More...) class: antimigraine agents	15 review(s)	Rate It!	7.4
acetaminophen/diphenhydramine systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	4 review(s)	Rate It!	5.5
acetaminophen/caffeine/phenyltoloxamine systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
acetaminophen/guaifenesin systemic (More...) class: upper respiratory combinations	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
aspirin/caffeine/salicylamide systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate systemic (More...) class: salicylates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
5-hydroxytryptophan systemic (More...) class: herbal products, miscellaneous antidepressants	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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Latest Headache Blog Post

Using Sleep to Manage Headaches May Cause Insomnia
MONDAY, Feb. 16 -- Headache sufferers often treat their pain by taking naps to sleep it off, but they run the risk of developing insomnia by disrupting their normal sleep patterns and perpetuating the cycle of headaches, a new study shows. "Going to...

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