Vitamin B6 Side Effects

While most people do not experience any problems while taking vitamin B6, it is possible for side effects to occur. Mild side effects that have been reported with the supplement include mild drowsiness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Some side effects of vitamin B6 are more serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately, including coordination problems and numbness or unusual sensations in the hands or feet.

Vitamin B6 Information

An Overview of Vitamin B6 Side Effects

Most people can take vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine) at reasonable doses without experiencing significant side effects. However, vitamin B₆ side effects can occur. These side effects are probably most common at high doses and may sometimes be a sign of vitamin B₆ toxicity.

Possible Side Effects of Vitamin B6

Reported vitamin B₆ side effects that are bothersome (but usually not dangerous) include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
Headaches
Mild drowsiness
Sensitivity to the sun
Breast enlargement or breast pain.

Serious Side Effects

Some possible side effects of vitamin B₆ are more serious and should always be reported to your healthcare provider. These side effects (which may be signs of a dangerous reaction to vitamin B₆ or signs that your vitamin B₆ dosage is too high) include:

Numbness or unusual sensations (such as tingling), often in the hands or feet
Coordination problems, due to lack of sensation in the limbs
Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:

Hives or a rash
Itching
Swelling of the lips, mouth, or throat
Wheezing or other difficulty breathing.

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