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Reviewer: CS, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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Just finished my first month of taking butterbur (75mg) and feverfew (380 mg) twice a day and B2 once a day. It has been more effective than any of the prescription medications we have tried. After 9 months of almost daily migraines, I just experienced 12 days of migraine free life! For me, I have not noted any side effects.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Butterbur is an amazing herbal treatment for migraines. After using 4 different prescription medications (with debilitating side effects) for post concussion migraines, I heard about Butterbur. I researched it online and decided to try it. Taking one capsule per day has been extremely effective in eliminating my migraines--I've gone from daily migraines to no migraines---simply amazing. I a
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Reviewer: ann, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I've took for 2 1/2 weeks and my migraines increased in frequency and duration. I took more Maxalt during that time time period than I've taken in the past 3 months. Unfortunately this didn't work for me.
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Reviewer: SCB, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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Butterbur has decreased the number and intensity of my migraine headaches
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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This medicine has decreased my migraine symptoms. Not only does it decrease the frequency and pain but I noticed a decrease in my vertigo symptoms too! It has Ben a quality if life changer! Very pleased!
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