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A 30-year-old woman experiences recurrent unilateral pulsating headaches lasting 6-12 hours, associated with photophobia, phonophobia and nausea. Neurological examination is normal. She currently uses paracetamol alone with poor relief. She has no cardiovascular risk factors and is not pregnant. Which acute treatment is most appropriate to try next?

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