A patient who experiences migraines characterized by unilateral motor and sensory symptoms tells the primary care NP that despite abortive therapy with a triptan,the frequency of episodes has increased to three or four times each month.The NP should:

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Topiramate is useful for migraine prophylaxis.SSRI antidepressants are considered second-line treatment for prophylaxis and are less effective than tricyclic antidepressants.Ergotamines are not used as prophylaxis.b-Blockers are commonly used but may aggravate neurologic symptoms associated with hemiplegic or basilar migraine,which is what this patient has.

A Patient Who Experiences Migraines Characterized by Unilateral Motor and Sensory