Question

A 30-year-old female presents with unilateral throbbing headaches, often with photophobia and nausea. She experiences these episodes once a week. What is the first-line prophylactic medication according to NICE guidelines if her headaches significantly affect quality of life?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

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Sumatriptan

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Topiramate

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Amitriptyline

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Verapamil

Practice question

A 30-year-old female presents with unilateral throbbing headaches, often with photophobia and nausea. She experiences these episodes once a week. What is the first-line prophylactic medication according to NICE guidelines if her headaches significantly affect quality of life?