For many people, analgesics may provide relief. Antidepressants may be used to relieve stress-related headaches. Muscle relaxants may benefit chronic tension headache sufferers. Ergotamine tartrate or sumatriptin taken at the beginning of a migraine headache may reduce the severity of the headache. Other therapeutic options may include supportive measures such as regular exercise, biofeedback, and physical therapy. Chronic and repetitive use of headache treatments may increase headache frequency in some individuals. Monitoring by a physician experienced with treating headache is helpful.