A 27-year-old woman with migraines attends the GP at 14 weeks of gestation. She usually takes sumatriptan 50 mg for her migraines. She asks whether sh...

Question

A 27-year-old woman with migraines attends the GP at 14 weeks of gestation. She usually takes sumatriptan 50 mg for her migraines. She asks whether she can continue taking it. According to current guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Sumatriptan should be avoided in pregnancy - paracetamol is first-line, with the addition of an antiemetic (prochlorperazine or metoclopramide) if needed

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Sumatriptan is safe in pregnancy and can be continued

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Codeine is the safest alternative to sumatriptan in pregnancy

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Ergotamine should be prescribed instead

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Aspirin 900 mg is the treatment of choice for migraine in pregnancy

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Sumatriptan Avoidance in Pregnancy

A 27-year-old woman with migraines attends the GP at 14 weeks of gestation. She usually takes sumatriptan 50 mg for her migraines. She asks whether she can continue taking it. According to current guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?