Status migrainosus is a severe, prolonged migraine attack that extends beyond the usual duration. This protocol addresses migraine without aura when it has entered this refractory, persistent state requiring specific clinical intervention.
Reduction in headache intensity and reduction of recurrent headache.
Based on expert consensus, management involves a single-dose corticosteroid intervention — the full protocol with agent selection and clinical decision points is available in the structured regimen below.
DOI: 10.1177/2514183X1882337
Based on expert consensus, therapy of a status migrainosus is recommended with a single administration of 50–100 mg prednisone or 4–8 mg dexamethasone.
The data indicate a reduction in headache intensity and a reduction of recurrent headache.
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