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Can i take a one a days womens multivitamin along with a nature made stress complex b ? even though my multivitamin has some of the bs in it.

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Add 'em up!B6: High doses of some b vitamins may be associated with problems. High doses of vitamin b-3 can cause flushing, itchiness and headaches. More than 30 mg of b-3 can be sometimes cause high blood pressure, gout. Do not take more than 100 micrograms of b-6 [nerve damage]. So add up what's in your vitamins and make sure your b-3 and b-6 are safe levels. Great question!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: I believe i answered this question before. You don't tell us which multivitamin so we don't know what it contains -- or how much of each. Generally the b vitamins are safe, but you need to add up totals. Some people can develop sensory neuropathy if taking more than 100-200 mg vit b6/day. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb6-healthprofessional/ Niacin (b3) can cause flushing @ >50mg/dose.

Answered 11/28/2017

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