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Tension headaches Report

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 we've learned from patients who report Tension headaches

Symptom severities

Severe
 7
Moderate
 16
Mild
 15
None
 6

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Tension headaches

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Tension headaches
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine 3   Butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine: 8%
Ibuprofen 2   Ibuprofen: 5%
Excedrin Migraine 2   Excedrin Migraine: 5%
Amitriptyline 2   Amitriptyline: 5%
Fioricet 2   Fioricet: 5%
Fiorinal with Codeine 2   Fiorinal with Codeine: 5%
Cyclobenzaprine 2   Cyclobenzaprine: 5%
Topiramate 1   Topiramate: 3%
Paroxetine 1   Paroxetine: 3%
Excedrin 1   Excedrin: 3%
Maxalt MLT 1   Maxalt MLT: 3%
Tylenol ES 1   Tylenol ES: 3%
Osteopathy 1   Osteopathy: 3%
Motrin Prescription 1   Motrin Prescription: 3%
Acetaminophen-caffeine-isometheptene mucate 1   Acetaminophen-caffeine-isometheptene mucate: 3%
Mefenamic acid 1   Mefenamic acid: 3%
Ibuprofen Prescription 1   Ibuprofen Prescription: 3%
Midrin 1   Midrin: 3%
Fioricet with Codeine 1   Fioricet with Codeine: 3%
Advil 1   Advil: 3%
Cymbalta 1   Cymbalta: 3%
Coffee 1   Coffee: 3%
Relpax 1   Relpax: 3%

Report created on May 28, 2012.