Does Multiple Vitamins Injection Interact with Levodopa?
CDI records a moderate classification for Multiple Vitamins Injection and Levodopa. The stored summary is: Pyridoxine increases levodopa metabolism, decreasing blood levels and efficacy. The mechanism involves pyridoxine increases metabolism of levodopa. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Levodopa Class
- Aromatic Amino Acid
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Pyridoxine increases metabolism of levodopa
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Multiple Vitamins Injection and your doctor is considering prescribing Levodopa (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider