WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: pyridoxine supplements

Re: pyridoxine supplements

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Feb 1998 15:12:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 27 Feb 1998, Holly wrote: >
>After I had my baby I had acne problems. Along with other meds, one
>dermatologist prescribed pyridoxine (50mg/day, which I believe is
>vitamin B6. He said it would help control any breakouts due to hormonal
>fluctuations in my menstrual cycle. My new dermatologist said that this
>won't help at all. Any other opinions on this?

I haven't heard of that specifically but that doesn't mean it isn't so.

>Secondly, and more importantly, if I was to take this dose of pyridoxine
>every day and then I got pregnant, is this dose harmful to the baby if I
>was taking it for awhile before I realized I was pregnant?

Nope. In fact, we use B6 25mg 3 times a day for morning sickness in some patients.

>I ask because
>if the dose is not harmful, I will go ahead and take it in any hopes
>that it will help the acne. But, if it would be harmful, I probably
>would not take it because there is always a chance that I could get
>pregnant since I am on minocycline and bc pills. Thanks.

Small but possible.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
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Great Neck, New York
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