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Table 5 Acute migraine treatment, first step: simple analgesics and antiemetics with demonstrated effect in migraine attack treatment using the recommended initial doses [2, 10]

From: Reference programme: Diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders and facial pain. Danish Headache Society, 2nd Edition, 2012

Analgesics

Initial dose (mg)

Antiemetic

Initial dose (mg)

Acetylsalicylic acid

1,000

Metoclopramide

10–20

Ibuprofen

400–600

Domperidone

20

Naproxen

500–750

  

Diclofenac

50–100

  

Tolfenamic acid

200

  

Paracetamol

1,000

  
  1. These medications can typically be taken two to three times a day