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rizatriptan and Tension-Type Headache

rizatriptan has been researched along with Tension-Type Headache in 2 studies

rizatriptan: structure given in first source; RN given refers to benzoate

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
"Rizatriptan was proved effective in treating migraine patients accompanied by tension headache-like symptoms."2.71Clinical efficacy of rizatriptan for patients with migraine: efficacy of drug therapy for migraine accompanied by tension headache-like symptoms, focusing on neck stiffness. ( Kitagawa, Y; Okuma, H; Takagi, S, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Okuma, H1
Kitagawa, Y1
Takagi, S1
Allen, C1
Cady, R1
Lines, C1
McCarroll, K1

Trials

1 trial available for rizatriptan and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
Clinical efficacy of rizatriptan for patients with migraine: efficacy of drug therapy for migraine accompanied by tension headache-like symptoms, focusing on neck stiffness.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2005, Volume: 6, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Migraine Disorders; Muscular Diseases; Neck Muscles; Serotonin Receptor

2005

Other Studies

1 other study available for rizatriptan and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
Effect of rizatriptan in the spectrum of headache.
    Headache, 2001, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Retrospective Studies; Serotonin Receptor Agon

2001