Treatment of primary headache 15 21–23
| Non-pharmacological | Pharmacological | |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine | ||
| Acute | Encourage sleep | Give medication as soon as possible Paracetamol Ibuprofen Antiemetic* for example, Domperidone, Cyclizine |
| Preventive | Ensure regular sleep, hydration, regular meals, exercise Identify and avoid other potential triggers | Rarely indicated Propranolol* Pizotifen* Antiepileptics* |
| Tension-type headache | ||
| Acute | Distraction techniques | None if mild Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen if severe (avoid medication overuse) |
| Preventive | Ensure regular sleep, hydration, regular meals, exercise Identify and avoid other potential triggers | Not recommended |
| *Limited evidence-base in this age group | ||