Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vitamin B6-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B6 as follows: If you are prescribed Vitamin B6 for relief of symptoms of anemia, report to your physician regarding any continuing or worsening signs and symptoms of anemia, such as, shortness of breath, poor endurance and exercise tolerance, pale skin, fatigue, weakness, and general malaise. Oral Vitamin B6 intake, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vitamin B6-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B6 as follows: Do not take Vitamin B6 supplement, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of the vitamin. Parenteral preparations of Vitamin B6 can contain aluminum and individuals with history of allergic responses to any preparations containing aluminum should avoid having administered parenteral Vitamin B6. In the event of history of an allergic response with vitamin B6 or any preparations containing [...]

Side Effects of Vitamin B6-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Vitamin B6 as follows: Central nervous system side-effects            Vitamin B6 intake can induce some headache, confusion, and dizziness and increase the risk for fall and accidents. Stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until you are used to the side effects caused by Vitamin B6 intake. Observing compliance with DME prescribed, if any, can help prevent falls and accidents, secondary to dizziness and [...]

Side Effects of Vitamin B6-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Vitamin B6 as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Vitamin B6 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 Vitamin B6, 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 [...]

How to Use Vitamin B6

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Vitamin B6 as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Vitamin B6 [...]