Often triptans are used and if triptans do not work, then other migraine medications such as antiemetics and pain killers are used, often given by
IV. Also normal saline fluids are usually given by
IV to replace any fluid that has been lost as a result of complications if the patient has been vomiting or experiencing nausea or is dehydrated. If emergency treatment fails, then the status migrainosus patient is often treated like a chronic migraine patient in terms of treatment.