Vitamin B6

Also indexed as: PLP, Pyridoxal-5’-Phosphate, Pyridoxine

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with vitamin B6: Some interactions may increase the need for vitamin B6 (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate vitamin B6 should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine—to find a specific brand name, use the Safetychecker index.

Anticonvulsants Beneficial

Carbidopa Check

Carbidopa/Levodopa Check

Cycloserine Beneficial

Docetaxel Beneficial

Erythromycin Beneficial

Estrogens (Combined) Beneficial

Fenofibrate Beneficial

Fluorouracil Beneficial

Folic Acid Beneficial Avoid

Gabapentin Beneficial

Gentamicin Check

Hydralazine Beneficial

Hydroxychloroquine Beneficial

Isoniazid Beneficial Avoid

Levodopa Beneficial

Mixed Amphetamines Beneficial

Neomycin Beneficial

Oral Contraceptives Beneficial

Oral Corticosteroids Beneficial

Penicillamine Beneficial

Phenelzine Beneficial

Phenobarbital Beneficial Avoid

Risperidone Beneficial

Sulfamethoxazole Beneficial

Tetracycline Beneficial

Theophylline/Aminophylline Beneficial

Tricyclic Antidepressants Beneficial

Trimethoprim Beneficial

Valproic Acid Beneficial