Polypragmasy in chronic tension headache?
Aull, S.; Maly, J.; Mraz, M.; Schnider, P.; Travniczek, A.; Zeiler, K.; Wessely, P.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 106(6): 153-158
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5325 PMID: 7910992 Document Number: 437445
The various forms of treatment (drugs as well as non-drug therapy) of patients suffering from tension type headache are presented. Analgesics and non-steroidal antirheumatics are used in the management of episodic tension type headache, as well as acute exacerbation of chronic tension type headache. In view of the presumably multifactorial pathogenesis, a multidimensional therapeutic approach is required in patients with chronic tension type headache. Antidepressive drugs (thymoleptics) are usually prescribed as basic therapy. Additional implementation of non-drug therapeutic measures tailored to individual symptomatology is advisable, such as EMG biofeedback, other relaxation techniques, massage, physiotherapy and--in selected cases--psychotherapy or acupuncture.