Management of Chronic Tension-Type Headache With Tricyclic Antidepressant Medication, Stress Management Therapy, and Their Combination

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Authors

Kenneth A. Holroyd · Ohio University

Francis O’Donnell · Ohio University

Michael D. Stensland · State Science and Technology Institute

Gay L. Lipchik · Ohio University

Gary E. Cordingley · State Science and Technology Institute

Bruce W. Carlson · Ohio University

Abstract

Our results indicate that antidepressant medication and stress management therapy are each modestly effective in treating chronic tension-type headaches. Combined therapy may improve outcome relative to monotherapy.

Topics & Keywords

Migraine and Headache Studies Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 285, Issue 17, pp. 2208-2208

DOI: 10.1001/jama.285.17.2208

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