A 29-year-old woman with migraine without aura seeks acute treatment. No contraindications. Best initial therapy?...

Question

A 29-year-old woman with migraine without aura seeks acute treatment. No contraindications. Best initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Sumatriptan plus an NSAID (e.g., naproxen) and an antiemetic if needed

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Opioids

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Paracetamol alone

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Ergotamine

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Long-term propranolol immediately

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Migraine (acute)