RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Effectiveness of riboflavin in pediatric migraine prevention
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 244
OP 246
VO 60
IS 3
A1 Michelle Sherwood
A1 Ran D. Goldman
YR 2014
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/60/3/244.abstract
AB Question The rate of migraine diagnosed among children is increasing. Is riboflavin, an alternative to traditional pharmacologic agents, effective and safe for prevention of migraine in children? Answer Because migraine is a very common condition in childhood and adolescence, often contributing to substantial burden of illness, there is increased interest in alternatives to traditional pharmacologic prevention. The expectation is that over-the-counter alternative medication will be less toxic, better tolerated, and have fewer side effects. A few studies in adults show that riboflavin (vitamin B2) might decrease frequency of migraine headaches. It has become common practice to recommend that children try riboflavin to prevent migraine; however, research on riboflavin use in children is inconclusive.