Chronic headaches characterized

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A 35 year old man presents with chronic headaches characterized by persistent and widespread pain that envelops the frontal area of his head. the pain is present on both sides of his head, creating a sense of aching or pressure that seems to encircle the forehead in a band like fashion. he prefers pharmacologic treatment for headache prevention. which medication is suggested as a first line option? gabapentin, amitirptyline, venlafaxine or mirtazapine.

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