The patient reports that she has begun to use a "holistic approach" to treating her monthly mi-graine headaches. She also reports experiencing episodic diarrhea. Which of the following natural remedies might the patient be self-administering?
a. Feverfew
b. Butterbur
c. Riboflavin
d. Magnesium
ANS: D
Magnesium is effective for migraine prophylaxis; however, diarrhea is associated with the dos-ages required for relief.
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