Question

A 45-year-old man presents with unilateral pulsatile headache and photophobia that builds over several hours, accompanied by nausea. He is otherwise healthy. Which of the following medications is recommended by NICE for acute migraine attack relief if simple analgesia is insufficient?

Accepted Answer

Triptan (e.g., sumatriptan)

Answer

High-dose propranolol

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Ergotamine alone

Answer

Botulinum toxin injections

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with unilateral pulsatile headache and photophobia that builds over several hours, accompanied by nausea. He is otherwise healthy. Which of the following medications is recommended by NICE for acute migraine attack relief if simple analgesia is insufficient?