P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
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First and foremost: checking P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 210 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B-6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength by Swanson
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains a single active ingredient: 40 mg of vitamin B6 in its active form, pyridoxal-5-phosphate (also called P-5-P). Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble B vitamin your body uses to break down proteins, make neurotransmitters, and support immune function.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — brown rice flour, gelatin, and calcium palmitate — which are fillers and binders that hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin B6 is rated effective for sideroblastic anemia (a blood disorder) and vitamin B6 deficiency itself. It's also rated effective for pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, a rare genetic condition.
For high homocysteine levels (hyperhomocysteinemia), the evidence points to likely effectiveness. For pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, the evidence is weaker — it's rated possibly effective, meaning more research is needed.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at doses under 100 mg daily, and the common side effects are mild — headache, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain. The real concern is high doses over time.
Very high intakes (1,000 mg daily or more, or 1,000 grams or more total over months) can cause sensory nerve damage (neuropathy) — tingling or numbness, usually in the hands and feet — though this can occasionally happen at lower doses too. For pregnancy, the evidence says it's likely safe at recommended levels, though it's sometimes used for morning sickness only under a doctor's guidance.
For breastfeeding, it's rated likely safe. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and considering this supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications before taking this supplement if you take blood pressure drugs, the heart medication amiodarone (Cordarone), seizure medications like phenobarbital (Luminal) or phenytoin (Dilantin), or levodopa for Parkinson's disease. The interaction checker on this page can help you look up your exact prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This P-5-P is effective for B6 deficiency and a few specific conditions, and it's generally well tolerated at this dose. But it does interact with blood pressure medications, some seizure drugs, heart rhythm drugs, and Parkinson's medication — so check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take any prescriptions.
At normal doses you won't run into the nerve damage that very high doses can cause.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B-6 | 40 mg | 2353% |
Other ingredients: Brown Rice Flour, Gelatin, Calcium Palmitate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formula
Coenzymated Vitamin B-6
General Statements
Cellular health 40 mg per capsule
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin Supplement
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P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength by Swanson label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength by Swanson
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Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin B-6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B-6 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Brown Rice Flour, Gelatin, Calcium Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength by Swanson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Swanson's P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg contains vitamin B6, which does interact with medications.
The most serious concern is with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) — vitamin B6 can add to their effect, potentially lowering your blood pressure further than intended.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check if you take the heart rhythm drug amiodarone (Cordarone), the seizure medications phenobarbital (Luminal) or phenytoin (Dilantin), or the Parkinson's medication levodopa. With amiodarone, vitamin B6 may worsen sun sensitivity.
With phenobarbital and phenytoin, high doses of B6 may reduce how well these seizure drugs work by speeding up their breakdown in your body. Levodopa can lose its effect from B6, though this doesn't happen if you're also taking carbidopa (as in Sinemet).
Altogether, these interactions span 210 individual medications. Use the interaction checker below to look up your exact prescriptions before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength interact with 210 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin B-6
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Amiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amiodarone interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Ammonium Chloride interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Aprocitentan interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, PhenobarbitalHypnaldyne
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, ScopolamineBarbidonna No. 2, Belladonna Phenobarbital
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, PhenobarbitalBarbeloid, Donnatal #2, Donphen
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, PhenobarbitalAnthrocol
How Atropine, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Atropine, Phenobarbital interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBelladona Extract, PhenobarbitalChardonna-2
How Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, PhenobarbitalBel Tabs, Bellamine-S, Bellaphen-S, Duragal S, Phenarbal S, Spastrin
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, PhenobarbitalBarbidonna, Donnatal
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Extract, PhenobarbitalBelap
How Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B-6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B-6 + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Vitamin B-6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- www.swanson.com
P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength by Swanson: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 32 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin B6 32 references
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- Schaumburg H, Kaplan J, Windebank A. Sensory neuropathy from pyridoxine abuse. A new megavitamin syndrome. N Engl J Med 1983;309:445-8. PubMed
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