What Is the Treatment of Status migrainosus?

Status migrainosus requires prompt, structured clinical management. The primary therapeutic aims are to reduce headache intensity and to prevent headache from recurring.

Clinical Goals

Reduction in headache intensity and reduction of recurrent headache.

Treatment Approach

Based on expert consensus, the recommended approach involves a single administration of a specific corticosteroid. Agent selection and complete dosing specifics are provided in the full structured protocol.

Full regimen details are available below.

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References

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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