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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B6 supplementation as follows: Vitamin B6 plays a significant role in the synthesis of melatonin, which is the hormone regulating sleep onset and wakefulness. Supplementation with vitamin B6 in deficient states, secondary to the contribution towards melatonin synthesis, can help with relief of symptoms of insomnia, difficulty falling sleep, and regulation of sleep-wake cycle. Deficiency of vitamin B6 in pregnant women can result in symptoms of morning sickness, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B6 supplementation as follows: Homocysteine is a toxic metabolite produced in the body from protein metabolism. Homocysteine produced in the body can be recycled and converted into useful proteins with the help of vitamin B6. High homocysteine levels in the blood can be toxic and can contribute to elevated cholesterol, increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and formation of blood clots. Elevated homocysteine levels in the blood can [...]