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A member asked:

I take b2 riboflavin will it make my interstitial cystitis worst .?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Probably not: B2 is very non=toxic. 1) do u raelly need it? 2) if your ic symptoms are worse when u take b@ stop taking it. U can continue taking it providing it doesn't worsen your ic symptoms.

Answered 11/29/2012

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No: Should not make it worse.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 1/2/2013

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