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Water-Soluble (B2)·Vitamins & Minerals
Migraine prophylaxis, Vitamin B2 deficiency (stomatitis, glossitis, cheilosis)
Max Dose
400 mg/day
Half-life
Hours
Migraine
PROPHYLAXIS
Urine Color
NEON YELLOW
Overview
Vitamin B2. Essential water-soluble vitamin involved in cellular energy production (FAD/FMN). Extremely safe. Extensively used in neurology for migraine prevention.
Maximum Dose
Max 400 mg/day (For migraines).
Clinical Focus
Will turn the patient's urine a glowing, fluorescent neon yellow. Must warn them to prevent panic.
Bottom Line
Riboflavin is used for migraine prophylaxis and riboflavin deficiency, but causes harmless bright yellow urine and has limited evidence for most supplementation claims.
Brand Names
Various OTC
Oral Routes
Tablets, Capsules.
Prescribing & PBS
Over The Counter (OTC).
Primary
Migraine prophylaxis, Vitamin B2 deficiency (stomatitis, glossitis, cheilosis).
Clinical Place
A superb, completely non-toxic, highly effective preventative treatment for chronic migraines. Often used as first-line before starting toxic drugs like Topiramate or Amitriptyline.