Tension headache treatment guidelines include the following recommendations:

• Acute Treatment: Over-the-counter analgesics such as ibuprofen and high-dose acetaminophen are effective for acute tension-type headaches.
• Preventive Treatment: Amitriptyline is effective for preventing tension-type headaches after three months of treatment.
• Patient Education: It's important to educate patients about effective OTC analgesics and identify triggers that may exacerbate headaches