Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
5.7
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 2 Reviews
7.9
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl and pyridoxal-5-phosphate)
50 mg
2,941%

Top Medical Research Studies

5
Lack of significant vitamin B6 benefits
We conducted a randomized, triple-blinded controlled trial to examine how daily doses of 150 mg of vitamin B6 might influence dizziness and other side effects for women starting low-dose oral contraceptives. Our study included 124 participants, and we measured various symptoms such as nausea, headache, and dizziness on a scale from 0 to 3, at both the start and one month later.

Interestingly, both the group taking vitamin B6 and the placebo group experienced a reduction in symptom severity over time. While we noticed that women taking vitamin B6 reported slightly greater improvements in headaches and dizziness compared to those on placebo, the differences weren't statistically significant. This suggests that the observed benefits could be more related to the placebo effect rather than a strong therapeutic impact from vitamin B6.

In summary, while vitamin B6 may provide some relief for dizziness associated with low-dose oral contraceptives, the evidence points to a lack of substantial benefit compared to a placebo.
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8
Vitamin B6's limited effect on dizziness
We observed the impact of vitamin B6 on dizziness caused by minocycline, an antibiotic known to lead to balance issues. The study involved 40 healthy young individuals who participated in double-blind trials. Participants took a specific dosage of minocycline alongside either vitamin B6 or a placebo over three days.

Our findings showed that minocycline significantly increased feelings of vertigo and nausea. However, when vitamin B6 was taken with minocycline, we noted a remarkable reduction in these symptoms. This included fewer signs of dizziness during various balance tests.

Despite these improvements, it's essential to recognize that vitamin B6 did not show statistically significant benefits over the placebo. In effect, while vitamin B6 appeared to help manage some dizziness symptoms, the results were not strong enough to isolate its effectiveness completely.
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4
Vitamin B6 in vertigo treatment
We explored the effects of vitamin B6 in a group of patients suffering from idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL), many of whom also experienced benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Our study involved a total of 252 ISSHL patients, with a specific focus on 26 individuals diagnosed with BPPV.

All patients received a combination treatment that included vitamin B6 along with other medications and therapies. Notably, those with the dual diagnosis of ISSHL and BPPV showed improvement in both hearing and vertigo symptoms, particularly after undergoing a canalith repositioning maneuver.

However, it’s essential to acknowledge that while vitamin B6 was part of the comprehensive treatment plan, we cannot measure its isolated effect on dizziness directly from the findings. The improvement in vertigo symptoms was significant, but we cannot definitively attribute this specifically to vitamin B6.

In conclusion, while vitamin B6 was included in the treatment strategy, the overall outcomes reflect a favorable result for patients with ISSHL and concomitant BPPV, with dizziness and hearing improving due to a multi-faceted treatment approach rather than vitamin B6 alone.
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Most Useful Reviews

9
Nausea relief
2 people found this helpful
I took it for nausea and dizziness during pregnancy, and I noticed an improvement from the first use; I no longer experience morning sickness. I took it with magnesium to enhance absorption and improve sleep quality, taking it at night before bed.
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0
Poor quality
1 people found this helpful
Very poor quality; it always makes me feel dizzy every time I take it. AVOID!
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
5.7
  • All Researches
8
Vitamin B6's limited effect on dizziness
We observed the impact of vitamin B6 on dizziness caused by minocycline, an antibiotic known to lead to balance issues. The study involved 40 healthy young individuals who participated in double-blind trials. Participants took a specific dosage of minocycline alongside either vitamin B6 or a placebo over three days.

Our findings showed that minocycline significantly increased feelings of vertigo and nausea. However, when vitamin B6 was taken with minocycline, we noted a remarkable reduction in these symptoms. This included fewer signs of dizziness during various balance tests.

Despite these improvements, it's essential to recognize that vitamin B6 did not show statistically significant benefits over the placebo. In effect, while vitamin B6 appeared to help manage some dizziness symptoms, the results were not strong enough to isolate its effectiveness completely.
Read More
5
Lack of significant vitamin B6 benefits
We conducted a randomized, triple-blinded controlled trial to examine how daily doses of 150 mg of vitamin B6 might influence dizziness and other side effects for women starting low-dose oral contraceptives. Our study included 124 participants, and we measured various symptoms such as nausea, headache, and dizziness on a scale from 0 to 3, at both the start and one month later.

Interestingly, both the group taking vitamin B6 and the placebo group experienced a reduction in symptom severity over time. While we noticed that women taking vitamin B6 reported slightly greater improvements in headaches and dizziness compared to those on placebo, the differences weren't statistically significant. This suggests that the observed benefits could be more related to the placebo effect rather than a strong therapeutic impact from vitamin B6.

In summary, while vitamin B6 may provide some relief for dizziness associated with low-dose oral contraceptives, the evidence points to a lack of substantial benefit compared to a placebo.
Read More
4
Vitamin B6 in vertigo treatment
We explored the effects of vitamin B6 in a group of patients suffering from idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL), many of whom also experienced benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Our study involved a total of 252 ISSHL patients, with a specific focus on 26 individuals diagnosed with BPPV.

All patients received a combination treatment that included vitamin B6 along with other medications and therapies. Notably, those with the dual diagnosis of ISSHL and BPPV showed improvement in both hearing and vertigo symptoms, particularly after undergoing a canalith repositioning maneuver.

However, it’s essential to acknowledge that while vitamin B6 was part of the comprehensive treatment plan, we cannot measure its isolated effect on dizziness directly from the findings. The improvement in vertigo symptoms was significant, but we cannot definitively attribute this specifically to vitamin B6.

In conclusion, while vitamin B6 was included in the treatment strategy, the overall outcomes reflect a favorable result for patients with ISSHL and concomitant BPPV, with dizziness and hearing improving due to a multi-faceted treatment approach rather than vitamin B6 alone.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 2 Reviews
7.9
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
9
Nausea relief
2 people found this helpful
I took it for nausea and dizziness during pregnancy, and I noticed an improvement from the first use; I no longer experience morning sickness. I took it with magnesium to enhance absorption and improve sleep quality, taking it at night before bed.
Read More
0
Poor quality
1 people found this helpful
Very poor quality; it always makes me feel dizzy every time I take it. AVOID!
Read More

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References

  1. Zhang H, Zhang Q, Xu D, Xu M. [Treatment outcome of patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and concomitant benign paroxysmal positional vertigo]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2014;28:1212.
  2. Villegas-Salas E, Ponce de León R, Juárez-Perez MA, Grubb GS. Effect of vitamin B6 on the side effects of a low-dose combined oral contraceptive. Contraception. 1997;55:245.
  3. Claussen CF, Claussen E. [Antivertiginous action of vitamin B 6 on experimental minocycline-induced vertigo in man]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1988;38:396.
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