Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium Salicylate
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is sometimes used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including that from headaches such as tension-type headaches. The scientific rationale for its use is based on its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, similar to other NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen. Magnesium salicylate inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, which plays a role in pain and inflammation. There is some scientific evidence supporting the use of NSAIDs in general for tension headaches, as these medications are effective in reducing headache intensity and duration in many patients.

However, specific clinical trials or robust studies evaluating magnesium salicylate for tension-type headaches are limited. Most of the evidence comes from extrapolation of studies involving other NSAIDs. Magnesium, as a mineral, has also been investigated for migraine prevention, but its specific role in tension headaches is less clear. Overall, while the mechanism of action is understood and the class effect of NSAIDs is supported, direct evidence for magnesium salicylate itself in treating tension headaches is modest, warranting a rating of 2 out of 5 for scientific support.

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