Comparing Vitamin B2 vs Vitamin B6
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency, Dietary Supplementation. Vitamin B2 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seizures, Drug Induced Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency, Anemia, Nausea/Vomiting, Dietary Supplementation. Vitamin B6 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Dietary Supplementation
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More about Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | More about Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Vitamin B2 has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Vitamin B6 has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Vitamin B2 side effects |
View all Vitamin B6 side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other riboflavin brands include: B2-400 | Other pyridoxine brands include: Aminoxin, Nestrex | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
1.5 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin B6:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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