Vitamin B6 is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. This eMedTV resource further explains what vitamin B6 is used for, explores the product's effectiveness, and lists side effects that may occur.
Vitamin B6 is useful for treating a vitamin deficiency, but is also claimed to be beneficial for other uses. This eMedTV article lists claimed vitamin B6 benefits, explains how the supplement works, and discusses the use of this vitamin in children.
Drowsiness, nausea, and headaches are side effects that may occur with vitamin B6. Side effects, as this eMedTV resource explains, are probably most common at high doses and may sometimes be a sign of vitamin B6 toxicity.
As this eMedTV page explains, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is effective for treating vitamin B6 deficiencies and related problems. However, does it work for other conditions? This article explores the effectiveness of vitamin B6 for other uses.
To treat a deficiency of vitamin B6, dosage recommendations are made based on your age and other factors. This eMedTV segment also offers an RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) chart for general vitamin B6 supplementation purposes.
Medications that may cause vitamin B6 drug interactions include phenobarbital, amiodarone, and phenytoin. This eMedTV article describes the problems that may occur if any of these drugs are taken in combination with vitamin B6 supplements.
You should talk to your doctor before taking vitamin B6 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV segment includes other vitamin B6 safety warnings and precautions, and explains what problems may occur with high-dose supplementation.
The classic sign of vitamin B6 toxicity is nerve problems in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy). This eMedTV Web page further explores the possible dangers of vitamin toxicity and explains how this problem can be prevented.
A vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) overdose can cause coordination problems. This article from the eMedTV library further explores the effects of a vitamin B6 overdose and explains what treatment options are available for an overdose.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is often recommended for treating morning sickness during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at vitamin B6 and pregnancy, including other reasons why this vitamin is important for pregnant women.
While vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is important for breastfeeding women, high doses can cause problems. This eMedTV article provides more information on vitamin B6 and breastfeeding, and explains what problems may occur from high-dose supplementation.
A vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency is potentially serious but can be treated easily. This page on the eMedTV site lists possible signs of a vitamin B6 deficiency, explores risk factors for the problem, and explains what treatments are available.
