# Vitamin B2 and migraine prevention **URL:** \ **Category:** Brain and nerves\ **Tags:** Migraine\ **Created:** [23 January 2018 05:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443 "2018-01-23T05:47:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1129102](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/a587f6/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1129102](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1129102)\ **Post date:** [23 January 2018 05:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/1 "2018-01-23T05:47:28Z")
Has anyone used a high dose of vitamin B2 to reduce the frequency of their migraines.  There are a few supplements at the chemist that have vitamin B two, magnesium and feverfew in them. Has anyone had any success?  ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_17541](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ccd318/32.png) [@nh\_user\_17541](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_17541)\ **Post date:** [23 January 2018 08:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/2 "2018-01-23T08:21:25Z")
Hi Lizzie, I tried magnesium and riboflavin (B2) for about 6 months at the beginning of last year, at first I thought it was doing some good but in the end I realised it wasn't, maybe the placebo effect. I told my neuro and he said that they may work but it has to be in conjunction with other meds and in his experience there is not a lot of success. YL ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1119812](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/aca169/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1119812](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1119812)\ **Post date:** [23 January 2018 12:23 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/3 "2018-01-23T12:23:22Z")
I take 400 mg magnesium  and 200 mg B2. Over time my migraines seemed to have lessened even with being off of amitriptyline ---
**Author:** ![anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e5b9ba/32.png) [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Post date:** [23 January 2018 16:14 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/4 "2018-01-23T16:14:44Z")
Hi Try Dolovent capsules. Recommended by Migraine Action here in the UK. I found them helpful. Best wishes Sandra ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1155533](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1155533](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1155533)\ **Post date:** [28 February 2018 18:46 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/5 "2018-02-28T18:46:02Z")
I have tried all 3 supplements but none of them have helped. However, I have had success with a supplement called Channels Flow by Health Concerns. Take 2-3 tablets twice a week, preferably 2-3 hours before or after you eat. Hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_229519](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/cab0a1/32.png) [@nh\_user\_229519](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_229519)\ **Post date:** [4 March 2018 23:30 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/6 "2018-03-04T23:30:17Z")
After the triptans stopped working for me, I went the natural route. My concoction is: magnesium glutamate feverfew butterbur (seasonal) 5 htp.  I tried the B2 and it seemed to help but I was already taking these other things I stopped taking it. You have to experiment and find what combination works for you. Don't give up. I also supplement with progesterone as I tend to be estrogenic for some reason. Helps balance the hormonal fluctuations. Best to you and keep us posted.  ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1155533](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1155533](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1155533)\ **Post date:** [5 March 2018 00:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/7 "2018-03-05T00:39:08Z")
I also take progesterone and it really helps. I don’t really have any specific triggers because I pretty much have a headache 24/7 because hormonal imbalances just exacerbate it. ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1158346](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/258eb7/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1158346](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1158346)\ **Post date:** [8 March 2018 13:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/8 "2018-03-08T13:27:52Z")
Hi there The neurologist suggested that I take a high dose, 400 mg daily of vitamn B2 but to allow 3 months to take effect. I am on my 4th week, so no improvement yet, but I will give it the full time. ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1119812](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/aca169/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1119812](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1119812)\ **Post date:** [8 March 2018 16:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vitamin-b2-and-migraine-prevention/633443/9 "2018-03-08T16:17:04Z")
Hang in there . I also take 400mg  of magnesium  and 200 mg B2 every day