nortriptyline has been researched along with Tension-Type Headache in 2 studies
Nortriptyline: A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions.
nortriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(methylamino)propylidene group at position 5. It is an active metabolite of amitriptyline.
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)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Headaches are a common entity in the ambulatory population." | 2.40 | Diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of headaches in the athlete. ( Kaplan, B; Swain, RA, 1997) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Swain, RA | 1 |
| Kaplan, B | 1 |
| Holroyd, KA | 1 |
| O'Donnell, FJ | 1 |
| Stensland, M | 1 |
| Lipchik, GL | 1 |
| Cordingley, GE | 1 |
| Carlson, BW | 1 |
1 review available for nortriptyline and Tension-Type Headache
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of headaches in the athlete.
Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; | 1997 |
1 trial available for nortriptyline and Tension-Type Headache
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Management of chronic tension-type headache with tricyclic antidepressant medication, stress management therapy, and their combination: a randomized controlled trial.
Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Behavior Therapy; Chronic Disease; Cognitive | 2001 |