What is the most appropriate outpatient therapy to recommend for a patient after their migraine headache has resolved in the emergency department?

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used for the treatment of migraine headaches and can be an effective option for outpatient management after an acute migraine attack has resolved. After a migraine, a patient may experience lingering symptoms or may be at risk for recurrence, and NSAIDs like naproxen can help manage any inflammation and pain that could contribute to further headache episodes.

The benefits of prescribing naproxen in this context are twofold: it has analgesic properties, which can provide relief from any post-migraine discomfort, and it can also act to prevent the potential for rebound headaches that can occur if acute therapy is relied upon excessively.

Other options, such as dexamethasone, may be used in specific situations, particularly to prevent recurrence in patients with severe migraines or those requiring hospitalization, but they are not typically recommended for routine outpatient therapy in patients who have already been treated for an acute migraine. Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic that can be helpful in treating nausea associated with migraines but does not directly address continued headache therapy. Magnesium can be useful as a preventive agent for migraines over time, especially in patients with frequent migraines, but it is not intended for immediate rescue or