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Vitamin B6 Toxicity Treatment
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Vitam B6 effects?
Vit B6: Is very abundant in food, so is hard to be deficient. Inh (isoniazide) used for TB prophylaxis/treatment ironically may cause deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency: seizures, dermatitis, tongue irritation, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for vitamin B6 overdose?
Stop taking it: Vitamin b6 is water soluble and is excreted in the urine. Stopping the intake will quickly remove the excess, if any. ...Read more
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What conditions for is vitamin B6 prescribed ?
B6 or pyridoxine: (and related compounds) is a coenzyme which performs many functions facilitating many, mostly protein, reactions. Rich sources include fish, beef liver, potatoes/other starchy vegetables and fruit. Isolated B6 deficiency is uncommon. Some evidence B6 promotes heart health, lowers cancer risk, promotes cognitive function, helps premenstrual syndrome: evidence for all inconclusive. Stay well. ...Read more
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Is 50mg vitamin B6 safe?
Yes: Problems with peripheral nerves and/or spinal cord issues, seem nonexistent, below total daily dose of 400 mg. ...Read more
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Vitamin k or vitamin k2 are antidotes for vitamin D3 overdose, is that true?
No.: Stopping vitamin d is the main antidote. If symptoms occur because of high calcium levels in the blood a variety of treatments could reduce the levels. ...Read more
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Any vitamin B6 side effects?
From excessive doses: In general, vitamin b6 is extremely safe and well-tolerated, though it may cause stomach upset in some (esp. If taken without food.However, taking high doses of b6 daily for months (usually at least 1000 mg but in some as low as 200 mg) can cause toxicity symptoms, most commonly peripheral neuropathy (tingling & numbness) also headaches, fatigue & irritability, which will dissipate upon stopping b6. ...Read more
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What foods contain vitamin B6 and how is vitamin B6 good for the body?
WHY focus: On b6? It is a member of a vitamin team and that is achieved by eating god made food. ...Read more
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Can seborrhoeic dermatitis be linked to functional deficiency of pyridoxine-vit B6 and/or subsequently niacine-vit b3?
Seborrheic dermatiti: No. This is felt to be caused by the overgrowth of a normal fungus that everyone has on their skin. It is not due to any vitamin deficiency. ...Read more
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Can Vitamin B2 high intake (400mg daily) causes Vitamin B6 deficiency?
I have muscle twitching in legs and I suspect vitamin b6 deficiency
No: No it cannot and it is highly unlikely B6 is related to your symptoms. ...Read more
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Treatment for vitamin a toxicity?
Vitamin Toxicity: is very rare but can happen with very high and prolonged doses of fat soluble vitamins( ADEK) ...Read more
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How can i avoid and treat vitamin C toxicity? Is green tea effective for treating vitamin C toxicity?
Vitamin C: There is no scientific evidence that large amounts of vitamin C (up to 10 grams/day in adults) exert any adverse or toxic effects. An upper level of 2 grams/day is recommended in order to prevent some adults from experiencing diarrhea and gastrointestinal disturbances. To treat "toxicity"??? stop taking supplements. It should be urinated out quickly. ...Read more
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What is vitamin B6 used for?
Many things: Vitamin b6 in it's activated formed call pyridoxal-5-phosphate (p5p) is the cofactor in many biochemical pathways in the body involved in production of neurotransmitters (that affect mood, etc, ), histamine (involved in allergy), hemoglobin (red blood cells) and proteins involved in methylation and regulation of our genes. ...Read more
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Vitamin d deficient, 25hydroxy test result 5.8. What brand supplement and dosage is recommended?
Vitamin D3: Any brand will do. If you have access to Costco, buy pills of 5000 units and take one every day for three months. After that reduce the dose to about 2000 units/day. it may be beneficial to add a multivitamin to your daily routine. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. Practice safe sex. ...Read more
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Severe reactions to all diff. kinds of steroids. Other options for treating Addison's? Vitamin/mineral suppl., compounds, natural treatments ?
Whoa: If you truly have Addison's, your life depends on your getting a low dose of a glucocoricoid. You make these naturally and if you're having a "reaction", the problem may be with the dose. I see that you are also taking methotrexate -- very seriou stuff -- and lidocaine patches. You need a relationship with a physician who you can trust and who can work carefully with you. ...Read more
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Is taking this dose vitamin B6 supplements generally considered safe?
?what dose: ? 100mg daily is generally safe but there are some who would not agree. ...Read more
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Toxicity risks of water-soluble vitamins for vitamin c?
Vit C: Vit c and water soluble vitamins have low risk of toxicity, oral vit c can cause loose bowels. ...Read more
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Vitamin c Abilify (aripiprazole)
is there side effects with vitamin C ?
None: According to a quick literature search and a drug interaction software program, i could not find any interactions between vitamin c and abilify (aripiprazole). Hope this answer helps. ...Read more
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Dose taking 10000 IU of vit D3 can cause kidney damage or failure ?
Probably not: Unless UR prone to certain types of kidney stones. Wonder why UR taking 10 times recommended dose? 1000 units daily should plenty. Save your money. ...Read more
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Vit d dangerous and cause an overdose ?
Vit D overdose: Therec can be overdose of vitamin if the level in blood goes over 100.You have to consume several thousand units of vit d to rreach that level, in therapeutic doses and accepted maintanance doses depending of where you live and how much sun you get and what colour skin you have, all these factors influence how much if any supplement you take of vit d. ...Read more
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Is lugols solution and vitamin B6 used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
CTS treatments: About 30% of people with carpal tunnel, do well with nocturnal wrist splints, and use of vitamin b-6 100 mg twice daily (more than 300-400 mg daily is toxic). Have never used lugol's and cannot attest to any benefit there. Since hand surgery for carpal tunnel is so valuable and safe, maybe consider this approach. ...Read more
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