Interactions and Depletions

How Vitamin B6 interacts with Loop diuretics

Interaction Type: Depletions

Interaction Rating: Study Supported

These medications are reported to cause increased elimination of this vitamin in the urine. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.(1)

These drugs include furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide.

References

View Abstract: Mydlik M, Derzsiova K, Zemberova E. Influence of Water and Sodium Diuresis and Furosemide on Urinary Excretion of Vitamin B(6), Oxalic Acid and Vitamin C in Chronic Renal Failure. Miner Electrolyte Metab. Jul1999;25(4-6):352-6.