Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridoxine as follows:
General allergic reactions
- Pyridoxine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
- Some patients can rarely present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Pyridoxine, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing, and increased shortness of breath. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Pyridoxine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation in the stomach, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Pyridoxine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
