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Migraine triptan counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsMigraine triptan counsellingGPhC CRA

A 28-year-old woman collects sumatriptan tablets for migraine. She asks if she should take it every morning during a stressful week to prevent attacks. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: B — Take it when migraine starts, not as a daily preventive medicine

Triptans are used for acute migraine attacks rather than routine daily prevention. Overuse of acute migraine medicines can contribute to medication-overuse headache. Patients should understand when to take a dose and when to seek review.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS