Question

A 42-year-old woman with weekly migraines without aura and 6 headache days/month fails topiramate due to side effects. Which preventive option is guideline-supported as first line?

Accepted Answer

CGRP monoclonal antibody

Answer

Beta blocker only after two oral drug failures

Answer

Chronic opioids

Answer

Butalbital-containing combination

Answer

No preventive therapy until >=15 days/month

Practice question

A 42-year-old woman with weekly migraines without aura and 6 headache days/month fails topiramate due to side effects. Which preventive option is guideline-supported as first line?