Author Question: When prescribing ergotamine suppositories (Wigraine) to treat acute migraine, patient education ... (Read 8 times)

notis · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When prescribing ergotamine suppositories (Wigraine) to treat acute migraine, patient education would include:

1. Ergotamine will briefly make the migraine worse before the migraine resolves.
2. The patient may experience bradycardia and dizziness.
3. They may need premedication with an antinausea medication.
4. Ergotamine works best if the patient starts off with a full suppository to get the full effect.

Question 2

Paige has a history of chronic migraines and would benefit from preventative medication. Education regarding migraine preventive medication includes:

1. Medication is taken at the beginning of the headache to prevent it from getting worse.
2. Medication alone is the best preventative against migraines occurring.
3. Medication should not be used more than four times a month.
4. The goal of treatment is to reduce migraine occurrence by 50.