Question

A 25-year-old woman complains of headaches that start with visual aura followed by unilateral throbbing pain, photophobia, and nausea. She has episodes about twice a month. What prophylactic medication is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

B. Propranolol

Answer

A. Amitriptyline

Answer

C. Topiramate

Answer

D. Sumatriptan daily

Answer

E. Verapamil

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman complains of headaches that start with visual aura followed by unilateral throbbing pain, photophobia, and nausea. She has episodes about twice a month. What prophylactic medication is recommended first-line?