Migraine, unspecified

Triptan for acute migraine — use at headache onset; cardiovascular screening applies.

Brands: Imigran (sumatriptan)

SA strengths: 50 mg tablet · 100 mg tablet

Typical dosing: 50–100 mg at onset; repeat once after 2 h if needed per script limits.

Anticonvulsant used for migraine prophylaxis — cognitive slowing and weight loss possible.

Brands: Topamax (topiramate)

SA strengths: 25 mg tablet · 50 mg tablet · 100 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Migraine prevention often titrated to 50–100 mg daily.

Non-selective beta-blocker — used for anxiety somatic symptoms and migraine prevention.

Brands: Propranolol, Inderal (propranolol)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 40 mg tablet · 80 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Anxiety/migraine: commonly 40–80 mg BD; asthma caution.

Tricyclic antidepressant — low doses often used for nerve pain, migraine prevention, or sleep.

Brands: Amitriptyline, Trepiline (amitriptyline), Trepiline (low-dose amitriptyline), Elavil (amitriptyline)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 25 mg tablet · 50 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Pain/sleep: 10–25 mg nocte; depression: higher divided doses under supervision.

Prescribed rehabilitation for pain, injury, and mobility restoration.

Session formats: 30 min session · 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Usually 30–60 min sessions weekly to thrice weekly per referral.

Functional rehabilitation — workplace pacing, ergonomics, ADL retraining.

Session formats: 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: 45–60 min sessions per treating plan.

Structured talking therapy (e.g. CBT) for mental health and adjustment.

Session formats: 50 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Typically 50–60 min weekly or fortnightly sessions.