Headache

Question 1

What drugs can be used as migraine prophylaxis?

Answer 1

Propranolol or topiramate

Question 2

What treatment for migraine prophylaxis is preferred in women of child-bearing age?

Answer 2

Propranolol

Question 3

What is zolmitriptan used for?

Answer 3

To abort acute migraine attacks (not used for prophylaxis)

Question 4

What is the general rule for migraine management?

Answer 4

5-HT receptor agonists are used for acute treatment, whereas 5-HT receptor antagonists are used for prophylaxis

Question 5

What is the 1st line treatment for acute migraine?

Answer 5

Oral triptan + either NSAID or paracetamol

Question 6

When is migraine prophylaxis offered?

Answer 6

if patients are experiencing 2 or more attacks per month

Question 7

What prophylactic treatment can be used for women with predictable menstrual migraine?

Answer 7

Frovatriptan or zolmitriptan

Question 8

What side effect of metoclopramide can occur in young people?

Answer 8

acute dystonic reaction