Which medications are used to treat menstrually associated migraine (MAM)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Amitriptyline [Elavil]
b. Estrogen
c. Ergotamine [Ergomar]
d. Frovatriptan [Frova]
e. Naproxyn
B, D, E
Menstrual migraines may be treated with estrogen, some perimenstrual triptans, such as frova-triptan, and Naproxyn.
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