Question

A 45-year-old has migraine without aura, 6 attacks/month. No cardiovascular disease. She has failed NSAIDs. Which acute therapy is guideline-supported?

Accepted Answer

Sumatriptan 50-100 mg at onset, may repeat in 2 hours

Answer

Butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine

Answer

Opioid combination analgesics

Answer

Ergotamine-caffeine first-line

Answer

Triptan contraindicated due to vasoconstriction in all patients

Practice question

A 45-year-old has migraine without aura, 6 attacks/month. No cardiovascular disease. She has failed NSAIDs. Which acute therapy is guideline-supported?