DEAR DR. GOTT: I have vestibular migraines and my neurologist who specializes in migraines, put me on to an herbal supplement called butterbur. Apparently it has been reported on and recommended in neuro journals. My doctor routinely “prescribes” the use of this supplement. It needs to be processed in such a way as to eliminate the plant’s toxic qualities so one would want to watch for that.
Also, it can be pretty pricey depending on brand and store. I make it a practice to buy from Swanson’s Vitamins online which seems to be a quality company. Under their house branding, they have butterbur for approximately $4.00 for 60 of the 75 mg capsules.
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