Nonprescription analgesics. These are usually adequate to relieve mild to moderate pain. They include aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
Combination analgesics. The use of these drugs is limited, because overuse can worsen the headache pattern or become habit forming. These agents often contain butalbital or narcotics.
DRUGS THAT PREVENT TENSION-TYPE HEADACHES
Tricyclic antidepressants. Physicians may prescribe drugs such as amitriptyline or doxepin to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks in people who get headaches so often they require daily analgesics.
Beta-blockers. A drug such as propranolol may be combined with an antidepressant, such as amitriptyline to treat people with chronic daily headaches.
Divalproex sodium. This drug is effective for adults with chronic daily headache, including chronic tension-type headache.
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