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baclofen and Tension-Type Headache

baclofen has been researched along with Tension-Type Headache in 1 studies

Tension-Type 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. The subtypes are classified by frequency and severity of symptoms. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with MUSCLE CONTRACTION and stress. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Research Excerpts

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"Baclofen, tizanidine and botulinum toxin A, agents used to treat disorders of muscle tone, have been studied as potential preventative treatments for migraine, tension-type headache and other related disorders."4.82Preventative treatment for migraine and tension-type headaches : do drugs having effects on muscle spasm and tone have a role? ( Freitag, FG, 2003)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Freitag, FG1

Reviews

1 review available for baclofen and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
Preventative treatment for migraine and tension-type headaches : do drugs having effects on muscle spasm and tone have a role?
    CNS drugs, 2003, Volume: 17, Issue:6

    Topics: Baclofen; Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Clonidine; GABA Agonists; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Muscle Rel

2003