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    1998
    High Quality

    Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis: a randomized controlled trial

    Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M

    Published in Neurology

    Methodology

    Randomised placebo-controlled trial of riboflavin 400 mg daily for three months in 55 adults with migraine.

    Key Findings

    Riboflavin was superior to placebo for attack frequency and headache days, with 59% versus 15% achieving at least 50% reduction in attacks.

    Conclusions

    High-dose riboflavin is an effective and well-tolerated migraine prophylactic.

    Limitations

    Single centre, modest sample, three-month duration.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin B2
    Vitamin

    Riboflavin was superior to placebo, with 59% versus 15% of patients achieving at least a 50% reduction in attacks.

    Outcomes Measured

    59% of riboflavin patients versus 15% on placebo achieved at least 50% reduction in attacks.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:1998
    Sample Size:55
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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