Metoclopramide Versus Ketorolac for Tension-type Headache

An RCT of Metoclopramide/Diphenhydramine vs. Ketorolac Alone for Tension-type Headache

Occasionally, episodic tension-type headache may be severe enough to require an emergency department (ED) visit. The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used medications to see which is better for tension type headache. Patients who present to the ED with an acute tension-type headache requiring treatment with injectable medication will be randomized to metoclopramide or ketorolac.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute tension type headache

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications to investigational medications
• Secondary cause of headache