A 38-year-old woman experiences episodic migraines with aura, occurring approximately 6 times per month. The frequency is impacting her work. She has ...

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A 38-year-old woman experiences episodic migraines with aura, occurring approximately 6 times per month. The frequency is impacting her work. She has no past medical history. What is the most appropriate first-line prophylactic medication according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol 80mg daily

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Amitriptyline 10mg nocte

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Topiramate 50mg daily

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Sodium valproate 500mg daily

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Candesartan 16mg daily

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Migraine Prophylaxis

A 38-year-old woman experiences episodic migraines with aura, occurring approximately 6 times per month. The frequency is impacting her work. She has no past medical history. What is the most appropriate first-line prophylactic medication according to NICE guidelines?