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 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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5-HTP (Pro, More...)
generic name: 5-hydroxytryptophan class: herbal products, miscellaneous antidepressants | 0 reviews | Not rated
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Advil (Pro, More...)
generic name: ibuprofen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 1 review | Rate it | 9.5 |
Aleve (More...)
generic name: naproxen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 3 reviews | Rate it | 6.9 |
Anaprox (More...)
generic name: naproxen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 0 reviews | Not rated
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Anaprox-DS (More...)
generic name: naproxen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 0 reviews | Not rated
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Bupap (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/butalbital class: analgesic combinations | 4 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
Butalbital Compound (More...)
generic name: aspirin/butalbital/caffeine class: analgesic combinations | 1 review | Rate it | 10 |
Esgic (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine class: analgesic combinations | 6 reviews | Rate it | 9.6 |
Esgic-Plus (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine class: analgesic combinations | 11 reviews | Rate it | 9.2 |
Fioricet (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine class: analgesic combinations | 64 reviews | Rate it | 8.9 |
Fioricet with Codeine (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine/codeine class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 6 reviews | Rate it | 9.5 |
Fiorinal (Pro, More...)
generic name: aspirin/butalbital/caffeine class: analgesic combinations | 12 reviews | Rate it | 9.6 |
IBU (Pro, More...)
generic name: ibuprofen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 0 reviews | Rate it | 4.0 |
Midrin (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/dichloralphenazone/isometheptene mucate class: antimigraine agents | 35 reviews | Rate it | 8.3 |
Motrin (Pro, More...)
generic name: ibuprofen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 2 reviews | Rate it | 9.3 |
Naprelan (Pro, More...)
generic name: naproxen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 1 review | Rate it | 10 |
Naprosyn (More...)
generic name: naproxen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 0 reviews | Rate it | 10 |
Nuprin (More...)
generic name: ibuprofen class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents | 0 reviews | Not rated
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Percogesic (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/phenyltoloxamine class: analgesic combinations | 8 reviews | Rate it | 9.7 |
Tylenol PM (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/diphenhydramine class: analgesic combinations | 3 reviews | Rate it | 5.0 |
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Synonym(s): Tension Headache
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