Riboflavin Alternatives Compared
| Riboflavin | Aimovig (erenumab) | Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) |
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| Riboflavin | Aimovig (erenumab) | Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Migraine Prevention, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency, Dietary Supplementation, Headache. Riboflavin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Aimovig is a prescription medicine that can be self-injected under the skin once a month to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Injection site reactions and constipation are the most common side... View more |
Prescription only
Botox is approved to treat many conditions, such as chronic migraine, involuntary muscle contractions or twitching, excessive sweating, increased saliva, and overactive bladder to name a few. Botox... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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| More about Riboflavin | More about Aimovig (erenumab) | More about Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Riboflavin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Aimovig has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 646 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Botox has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 477 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Riboflavin side effects |
View all Aimovig side effects |
View all Botox side effects |
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
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| B2-400, Vitamin B2 |
N/A |
Other onabotulinumtoxinA brands include: Botox Cosmetic | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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1.5 hours |
672 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Aimovig:
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A total of 120 drugs are known to interact with Botox:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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May 17, 2018 |
December 09, 1991 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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