A 45-year-old woman with frequent migraines (4 attacks per month) despite optimal acute therapy seeks prophylaxis. She has no major comorbidities. Whi...

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A 45-year-old woman with frequent migraines (4 attacks per month) despite optimal acute therapy seeks prophylaxis. She has no major comorbidities. Which is the most appropriate first-line prophylactic medication?

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Propranolol

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Triptan taken daily

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High-dose opioid analgesia

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No prophylactic treatment

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Daily corticosteroids

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A 45-year-old woman with frequent migraines (4 attacks per month) despite optimal acute therapy seeks prophylaxis. She has no major comorbidities. Which is the most appropriate first-line prophylactic medication?