21st March 2022

A 27-year-old male patient presents to his GP with recurrent headaches

A 27-year-old male patient presents to his GP with recurrent headaches. These typically last several weeks and are associated with a sharp pain, always around his left eye. The patient also reports increased tearing from this eye as well as a ‘stuffy’ nose. These headaches have been on and off for the past year or so. Examination is unremarkable. The patient has smoked 10 a day for the past 5 years and drinks a bottle of whisky every 3 days.

Which of the following medications, if any, would be most suitable for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.