Migraines

Question 1

what are typical symptoms of migraine?

Answer 1

• moderate to severe headache for 4-72 hours
• pounding/throbbing in nature
• usually unilateral
• photophobia
• phonophobia
• with OR without aura
• nausea and vomiting

Question 2

what are some potential migraine triggers?

Answer 2

• stress
• bright lights
• strong smells
• trauma
• dehydration
• menstruation
• certain foods

Question 3

what is the acute treatment for migraines?

Answer 3

• triptans
• basic analgesics
• NSAIDs
• antiemetics

Question 4

what is the prophylactic treatment of migraines?

Answer 4

• propanolol
• topiramate
• amitryptyline