(3) Recurrent moderate or severe tension headache should be treated with a trial of tricyclic
antidepressant agents, if there are no medical contraindications to use
(4) Sumatriptan and ergotamine should not be concurrently administered
(5) Opioid agonists and barbiturates should not be first-line therapy for migraine or tension headaches
(6) Sumatriptan and ergotamine should not be given in patients with a history of uncontrolled
hypertension
(7) Sumatriptan and ergotamine should not be given in patients with a history of ischemic heart disease or
angina