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    • Migraines
      Migraine headaches are often intense and throbbing, typically occurring on one side of the head. They can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
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    • Other Headaches
      Cluster Headaches, Sinus Headaches, Hormone Headaches, Rebound Headaches, Exertional Headaches, Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches, Thunderclap Headaches, Chronic Daily Headaches
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    • Tension Headaches
      These are the most common type of headaches. They often feel like a constant, dull ache on both sides of the head and can be caused by stress, muscle tension, or poor posture.
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    • Anti-seizure Medications
      Medications for epilepsy interrupt pain messages to the brain. Types include gabapentin (Gabarone®) and pregabalin (Lyrica®). These medicines can ease nerve pain and fibromyalgia.
      • Gabapentin
        Gabapentin works in the brain to prevent seizures and relieve pain for certain conditions in the nervous system. It is not used for routine pain caused by minor injuries or arthritis. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription. It has more than 35 off-label Usages.
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    • Antidepressants
      Antidepressants work on chemicals called neurotransmitters in the brain. These drugs work best for chronic pain, including migraines.
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    • Fioricet
      Fioricet is a medication that combines three active ingredients: acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Each of these components serves a specific purpose in relieving tension headaches:
      1. Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. It works by reducing pain and lowering fever, which can help alleviate the discomfort associated with tension headaches.
      2. Butalbital: Butalbital belongs to a group of drugs known as barbiturates. It has a muscle relaxant effect and works by relaxing muscle contractions that contribute to tension headaches. By reducing muscle tension, it helps ease headache symptoms.
      3. Caffeine: Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. In Fioricet, caffeine is included to enhance the effects of the other ingredients. It has vasoconstrictive properties, meaning it narrows blood vessels. This can be beneficial in tension headaches by improving blood flow and reducing the dilation of blood vessels that can contribute to headache pain.
      Fioricet is specifically indicated for the treatment of tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions. It is typically prescribed when other treatments have not provided adequate relief.  
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    • Muscle Relaxers
      These medications reduce pain by relaxing tight muscles. They also relieve muscle spasms.
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    • Opioids
      Opioids are lab-made narcotic pain medicines. They change how your brain perceives pain messages. Because they can be addictive, healthcare providers rarely prescribe opioids for chronic pain. You may take opioids for a short time after a surgery or traumatic injury. Codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone and morphine are all opioids.
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    • Steroids
      Corticosteroids are strong anti-inflammatory drugs. Like NSAIDs, they stop your body from making chemicals that cause irritation and inflammation. Steroids such as Prednisone® treat migraines and severe arthritis and back pain.
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    • Topical
      In terms of treatment, your healthcare provider has several options available, including prescription-strength topical products like skin creams, gels, sprays, and patches. These can effectively alleviate muscle pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Examples of these topical treatments include lidocaine (Lidoderm®) skin patches.
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