Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with episodes of unilateral throbbing headache associated with photophobia and nausea, often triggered by stress and lack of sleep. Which prophylactic medication is recommended if these attacks are frequent and severe?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

Answer

High-dose paracetamol daily

Answer

Low-dose aspirin

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Ergotamine

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with episodes of unilateral throbbing headache associated with photophobia and nausea, often triggered by stress and lack of sleep. Which prophylactic medication is recommended if these attacks are frequent and severe?