Vitamins for Migraines

Daily Vitamins For Prevention

Medically reviewed by Ed Zimney, M.D.

Q: Is it true that vitamin B2 can help prevent migraines? Are there any other daily vitamins that help?

A: 

Vitamin B2 (pyridoxine) can help to prevent migraines, if taken daily at a dose of 400 milligrams, according to several small studies. Coenzyme Q10 – at 150 to 300 milligrams per day – can also prevent migraines. However, bothsupplements may take at least three months to become effective, and they don’t work for everyone.

Learn more in the Everyday Health Headache and Migraine Center.