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diclofenac and Tension-Type Headache

diclofenac has been researched along with Tension-Type Headache in 5 studies

Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position.

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

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Ibuprofen 400 mg provides an important benefit in terms of being pain free at 2 hours for a small number of people with frequent episodic tension-type headache who have an acute headache with moderate or severe initial pain."8.91Ibuprofen for acute treatment of episodic tension-type headache in adults. ( Bendtsen, L; Derry, S; Moore, RA; Wiffen, PJ, 2015)
"Ibuprofen 400 mg provides an important benefit in terms of being pain free at 2 hours for a small number of people with frequent episodic tension-type headache who have an acute headache with moderate or severe initial pain."4.91Ibuprofen for acute treatment of episodic tension-type headache in adults. ( Bendtsen, L; Derry, S; Moore, RA; Wiffen, PJ, 2015)
"Though all non-narcotic analgesics have equivalent efficacy against tension-type headache, ibuprofen's generally favorable side-effect profile makes it a reasonable first choice."4.83Is any one analgesic superior for episodic tension-type headache? ( Berger, MY; Damen, L; Koes, BW; Merlijn, V; Passchier, J; Verhagen, AP, 2006)
"In 1996, 1254 patients were treated for headache and 64 of them required hospitalization."1.30[Headache treatment in an emergency unit of the city of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil]. ( Bigal, ME; Bordini, CA; Speciali, JG, 1999)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's3 (60.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Derry, S1
Wiffen, PJ1
Moore, RA1
Bendtsen, L1
Kubitzek, F1
Ziegler, G1
Gold, MS1
Liu, JM1
Ionescu, E1
Packman, E1
Packman, B1
Thurston, H1
Tseng, L1
Verhagen, AP1
Damen, L1
Berger, MY1
Passchier, J1
Merlijn, V1
Koes, BW1
Bigal, ME1
Bordini, CA1
Speciali, JG1

Reviews

2 reviews available for diclofenac and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
Ibuprofen for acute treatment of episodic tension-type headache in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2015, Jul-31, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Administration, Oral; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Dic

2015
Is any one analgesic superior for episodic tension-type headache?
    The Journal of family practice, 2006, Volume: 55, Issue:12

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chronic Disease; Diclofenac; Dos

2006

Trials

2 trials available for diclofenac and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
Low-dose diclofenac potassium in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache.
    European journal of pain (London, England), 2003, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double

2003
Lumiracoxib is effective in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache.
    Headache, 2005, Volume: 45, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Diclofenac; Dose-Response Relatio

2005

Other Studies

1 other study available for diclofenac and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
[Headache treatment in an emergency unit of the city of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil].
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 1999, Volume: 57, Issue:3B

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Distribution; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroida

1999