What is Tension Headache?
A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) pain of mild to moderate intensity in the head; scalp; or neck. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with muscle contraction and stress.
What do patients take to treat Tension Headache and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amitriptyline
(Laroxyl, Tryptanol, Tryptizol, Anapsique)
|
7 | ||
|
Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Ibubeta 400 Akut)
|
6 | ||
|
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
(Feverall, Panamax, Tylenol 8 Hour Geltab, Atasol-500)
|
5 |
These charts show data from Tension Headache patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Tension Headache at PatientsLikeMe?
- 604 patients have this condition
- 20 New patients joined this month
- 79 say Tension Headache is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 86% | Females |
|---|---|
| 14% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 146 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 71 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 42 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 10 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 5 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 244 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 92 |
These charts show data from Tension Headache patients who have completed their condition history