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Tension Headache

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Tension headache is a common type of headache. Pain is mild to moderate. It can feel like pressure on the head. Tension headache usually occurs all over the head.

Treatment for headaches include treating the underlying condition and medication. Common drug classes used to treat tension headache are sympathomimetic / NSAID combinations, barbiturate / acetaminophen combinations, barbiturate / opioid / acetaminophen combinations, barbiturate / NSAID combinations, and barbiturate / opioid / NSAID combinations.

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