The initial treatment goals for symptomatic neurocysticercosis are To reduce inflammation associated with degenerating cysticerci documented by MRI To prevent seizures if present or if risk is high To relieve increased intracranial pressure if present Corticosteroids (prednisone up to 60 mg orally once / day or dexamethasone 12 to 24 mg orally once / day) are used to reduce inflammation and increased intracranial pressure.