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Can pyridoxine be taken with levodopa?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Pyridoxine can reduce the effect of levodopa unless levodopa is combined with carbidopa, benserazide or another dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor. Check the treatment combination with a pharmacist or prescriber.

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