Tension Headache (cont.)
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Manish K Singh, MD
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Joseph Carcione Jr, DO, MBA
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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James H Halsey, MD
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MedicationsPrescription-strength pain relievers may be given once the doctor has a better understanding of a person's headache and other coexisting medical conditions. Doctors are careful, however, to prevent people from becoming dependent on strong narcotic drugs, especially when headaches come back again and again. For headache pain that cannot be controlled with pain relievers, doctors may prescribe preventive therapy such as antidepressants, beta-blockers, or anticonvulsants. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Tension Headache
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