Abstract
We describe 16 patients with neuropathy associated with pyridoxine abuse. The clinical picture of a pure sensory central-peripheral distal axonopathy was consistent. Pyridoxine dose was 0.2 to 5 g/d, and duration of consumption before symptoms was inversely proportional to the daily intake. In all patients with adequate follow-up, improvement followed discontinuation of pyridoxine. The ready availability of up to 1-gram tablets makes it likely that this neuropathy will continue to be seen.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1466-1468 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Neurology |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |