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pyridoxine and Schizophrenia

pyridoxine has been researched along with Schizophrenia in 23 studies

4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol: structure in first source
vitamin B6 : Any member of the group of pyridines that exhibit biological activity against vitamin B6 deficiency. Vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with microcytic anemia, electroencephalographic abnormalities, dermatitis with cheilosis (scaling on the lips and cracks at the corners of the mouth) and glossitis (swollen tongue), depression and confusion, and weakened immune function. Vitamin B6 consists of the vitamers pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine and their respective 5'-phosphate esters (and includes their corresponding ionized and salt forms).

Schizophrenia: A severe emotional disorder of psychotic depth characteristically marked by a retreat from reality with delusion formation, HALLUCINATIONS, emotional disharmony, and regressive behavior.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A subgroup of schizophrenic patients with hyperhomocysteinemia might benefit from the simple addition of B vitamins."9.12Homocysteine-reducing strategies improve symptoms in chronic schizophrenic patients with hyperhomocysteinemia. ( Babushkin, I; Belmaker, RH; Bersudsky, Y; Levine, J; Osher, Y; Ruderman, V; Sela, BA; Shumaico, O; Stahl, Z, 2006)
"A subgroup of schizophrenic patients with hyperhomocysteinemia might benefit from the simple addition of B vitamins."5.12Homocysteine-reducing strategies improve symptoms in chronic schizophrenic patients with hyperhomocysteinemia. ( Babushkin, I; Belmaker, RH; Bersudsky, Y; Levine, J; Osher, Y; Ruderman, V; Sela, BA; Shumaico, O; Stahl, Z, 2006)
" Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) in essential for the proper metabolism of various neurotransmitters that are considered relevant to the pathophysiology of depression and/or schizophrenia and it has been reported beneficial in ameliorating depressive symptoms as part of major depression, premenstrual syndrome or 'Chinese restaurant syndrome'."5.09[Antidepressive effect of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) in neuroleptic-treated schizophrenic patients with co-morbid minor depression--preliminary open-label trial]. ( Dorfman-Etrog, P; Munitz, H; Shiloh, R; Weizer, N; Weizman, A, 2001)
"After reviewing the literature on nicotinic acid in the treatment of schizophrenia, the authors present the results of the Canadian collaborative study."5.04Nicotinic acid in the treatment of schizophrenias. Practical and theoretical considerations. ( Ban, TA, 1975)
", folate, cobalamin, or pyridoxine) potentiated by maternal dietary deficiency of these cofactors and by pregnancy."3.70DNA polymorphism-diet-cofactor-development hypothesis and the gene-teratogen model for schizophrenia and other developmental disorders. ( Johnson, WG, 1999)
"Pyridoxine has been reported to attenuate the severity of levodopa-induced dyskinesias in patients with Parkinson's disease and it is suggested that pyridoxine supplementation should be considered in psychiatric patients with drug-induced movement disorders including persistent Parkinsonism."1.28Pyridoxine improves drug-induced parkinsonism and psychosis in a schizophrenic patient. ( Pardeshi, R; Sandyk, R, 1990)
"4 years were treated with L-Dopa for a period of eight weeks during which the dosage was increased progressively from an initial level of 300 mg q."1.26Effects of L-dopa and vitamin B6 on electroencephalograms of schizophrenic patients: a preliminary report. ( Yamauchi, M, 1976)

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199017 (73.91)18.7374
1990's2 (8.70)18.2507
2000's3 (13.04)29.6817
2010's1 (4.35)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gao, Y1
Li, M1
Luo, J1
Yang, Y1
Li, Z1
Li, Y1
Zheng, Z1
MORRONI, OB1
VERGA, G1
Levine, J1
Stahl, Z1
Sela, BA1
Ruderman, V1
Shumaico, O1
Babushkin, I1
Osher, Y1
Bersudsky, Y1
Belmaker, RH1
Petrie, WM1
Ban, TA4
Ananth, JV2
Johnson, WG1
Shiloh, R1
Weizman, A1
Weizer, N1
Dorfman-Etrog, P1
Munitz, H1
Lerner, V1
Miodownik, C1
Kaptsan, A1
Cohen, H1
Matar, M1
Loewenthal, U1
Kotler, M1
Siva Sankar, DV1
Dickerson, JW1
Wiryanti, J1
Gillin, JC1
Kaplan, JA1
Wyatt, RJ1
Kai, Y1
Yamauchi, M1
Sandyk, R1
Pardeshi, R1
Lehmann, HE1
Kanig, K1
Oesterle, W1
Bucci, L1
Bowers, MB1
Pauling, L1
Hollister, LE1
Moore, FF1
Forrest, F1
Bennett, JL1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Randomized Controlled Trial of Pyridoxine for Tardive Dyskinesia[NCT03287778]17 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-12-01Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for pyridoxine and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
[PYRIDOXINE IN THE PATHOGENESIS AND THERAPY OF NEUROLOGIC AND PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES].
    Acta vitaminologica, 1963, Volume: 17

    Topics: Alcoholism; Brain Diseases; Chorea; Extrapyramidal Tracts; Genetics, Medical; Humans; Intellectual D

1963
[Biochemical treatment possibilities in psychoses].
    Die Medizinische Welt, 1969, Sep-06, Volume: 36

    Topics: Amino Acids; Ascorbic Acid; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Humans; Methionine; Niacinamide; Nicotinic Acids

1969

Trials

8 trials available for pyridoxine and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
Homocysteine-reducing strategies improve symptoms in chronic schizophrenic patients with hyperhomocysteinemia.
    Biological psychiatry, 2006, Aug-01, Volume: 60, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Chronic Disease; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Female; Folic Acid; Homocysteine; H

2006
The use of nicotinic acid and pyridoxine in the treatment of schizophrenia.
    International pharmacopsychiatry, 1981, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Mal

1981
[Antidepressive effect of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) in neuroleptic-treated schizophrenic patients with co-morbid minor depression--preliminary open-label trial].
    Harefuah, 2001, Volume: 140, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Drug Therapy,

2001
Vitamin B(6) in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2001, Volume: 158, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Female; Hospitalizat

2001
Nicotinic acid in the treatment of schizophrenias. Practical and theoretical considerations.
    Neuropsychobiology, 1975, Volume: 1, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenochrome; Antipsychotic Agents; Ascorbic Acid; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Evaluation; Drug T

1975
Clinical effects of tryptophan in chronic schizophrenic patients.
    Biological psychiatry, 1976, Volume: 11, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Chronic Disease; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Evaluation; Humans; Male; Placebos; Pyridoxin

1976
Potentiation of therapeutic effects of nicotinic acid by pyridoxine in chronic schizophrenics.
    Canadian Psychiatric Association journal, 1973, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aminobutyrates; Antipsychotic Agents; Canada; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Synergism; Femal

1973
Negative findings with nicotinic acid in the treatment of schizophrenias.
    International pharmacopsychiatry, 1974, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenochrome; Bufotenin; Dimethoxyphenylethylamine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Male;

1974

Other Studies

13 other studies available for pyridoxine and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
Pyridoxine for the treatment of quetiapine-induced hyperprolactinemia and amenorrhea: A case report.
    Schizophrenia research, 2019, Volume: 206

    Topics: Adult; Amenorrhea; Antipsychotic Agents; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Combinations; Female; Hu

2019
[IMMEDIATE CLINICAL RESULTS WITH GAMMA AMINOBUTYRIC ACID B6 IN SCHIZOPHRENIAS AND DELIRIUMS].
    La Semana medica, 1963, Sep-16, Volume: 123

    Topics: Aminobutyrates; Biochemical Phenomena; Biochemistry; Delirium; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Mental Disor

1963
DNA polymorphism-diet-cofactor-development hypothesis and the gene-teratogen model for schizophrenia and other developmental disorders.
    American journal of medical genetics, 1999, Aug-20, Volume: 88, Issue:4

    Topics: Alleles; Brain; Diet; Female; Folic Acid; Folic Acid Deficiency; Genetic Linkage; Genotype; Humans;

1999
Plasma levels of folates, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and ascorbate in severely disturbed children.
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 1979, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Affective Symptoms; Ascorbic Acid; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child Behavior Disorders; C

1979
Pellagra and mental disturbance.
    The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 1978, Volume: 37, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Brain; Diet; Hartnup Disease; Humans; Mental Disorders; Nicotinic Acids; Pellagra; Pyridoxi

1978
The effect of L-dopa and vitamin B6 in schizophrenia.
    Folia psychiatrica et neurologica japonica, 1976, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Alpha Rhythm; Chronic Disease; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Levodopa; Male; Mid

1976
Effects of L-dopa and vitamin B6 on electroencephalograms of schizophrenic patients: a preliminary report.
    Folia psychiatrica et neurologica japonica, 1976, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Levodopa; Male; Middle Aged; Pyridoxine; Schizophr

1976
Pyridoxine improves drug-induced parkinsonism and psychosis in a schizophrenic patient.
    The International journal of neuroscience, 1990, Volume: 52, Issue:3-4

    Topics: Adult; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Humans; Male; Parkinson Disease, Secondary; Pyridoxine; Schizophren

1990
Megavitamin and orthomolecular therapy in psychiatry.
    Nutrition reviews, 1974, Volume: 32, Issue:0

    Topics: Aged; Alcoholism; Ascorbic Acid; Avitaminosis; Child; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Evaluation S

1974
Pyridoxine and schizophrenia.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1973, Volume: 122, Issue:567

    Topics: Adult; Chronic Disease; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Pyridoxine; Schizophrenia

1973
Cerebrospinal fluid 5-hydroxyindoles and behavior after L-tryptophan and pyridoxine adminstration to psychiatric patients.
    Neuropharmacology, 1970, Volume: 9, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Behavior; Depression; Female; Humans; Indoles; Male; Middle Aged; Psychological T

1970
Orthomolecular psychiatry. Varying the concentrations of substances normally present in the human body may control mental disease.
    Science (New York, N.Y.), 1968, Apr-19, Volume: 160, Issue:3825

    Topics: Aminobenzoates; Biological Evolution; Blood-Brain Barrier; Brain; Brain Diseases; Culture Media; Die

1968
Antipyridoxine effect of D-penicillamine in schizophrenic men.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 1966, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Ceruloplasmin; Copper; Fluorometry; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Penicillamine; Pyridoxine; Sch

1966