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Migraine Flashcards

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[…] throbbing headache preceded by an […], such as […] (eg. lines, zigzags) or […] (paraesthesia spreading from fingers to face) symptoms.

The headache may last 4-[…] hours and is associated with […] and phonophobia. There may be identifiable triggers such as oral […] or chocolate.

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unilateral throbbing headache preceded by an aura, such as visual (eg. lines, zigzags) or sensory (paraesthesia spreading from fingers to face) symptoms.

The headache may last 4-72 hours and is associated with photophobia and phonophobia. There may be identifiable triggers such as oral contraceptives or chocolate.

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Mx of migraine: acute attacks

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oral triptan such as Sumatriptan (CI: ischaemic heart disease), in addition to Paracetamol or an NSAID

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Mx of migraine: prophylaxis

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Propranolol (CI: asthma), Topiramate or Amitriptyline

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