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. 2006 Dec;55(12):1064-72.

Is any one analgesic superior for episodic tension-type headache?

Arianne P Verhagen  1 , Léonie Damen, Marjolein Y Berger, Jan Passchier, Vivian Merlijn, Bart W Koes
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  • PMID: 17137543
Review

Is any one analgesic superior for episodic tension-type headache?

Arianne P Verhagen et al. J Fam Pract. 2006 Dec.

Abstract

Though all non-narcotic analgesics have equivalent efficacy against tension-type headache, ibuprofen's generally favorable side-effect profile makes it a reasonable first choice.

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