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Corticosteroids for migraine treatment
By Mayo Clinic staffShort courses of corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone, prednisone and dexamethasone — commonly used to treat asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions — may relieve migraine pain as well.
Corticosteroids are most often used to treat prolonged migraines, including status migrainosus — a migraine that lasts 72 hours or more.
Corticosteroids are intended for short-term use because prolonged use can lead to serious side effects, including increased risk of osteoporosis. Because these drugs can increase blood sugar levels, they're used cautiously in people who have diabetes.
Taking anti-nausea drugs along with migraine medicine Opiates for migraine treatment
