Urgent Bite 265 - Peripheral Neuropathy and Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is both a prescribed medication and available in many over-the-counter preparations.  In high and prolonged doses, it can be a cause of peripheral neuropathy.  

 

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Check out the StatPearls page

Hemminger A, Wills BK. Vitamin B6 Toxicity. [Updated 2023 Feb 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-

 

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