A client who is receiving pyridoxine for the treatment of a vitamin B₆ deficiency is also taking levodopa for Parkinson's disease.The nurse is aware that pyridoxine has which of the following effects on the levodopa and the Parkinson's disease?

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Pyridoxine can decrease the effectiveness of levodopa by increasing its metabolism. This can lead to increased symptoms of Parkinson's disease as levodopa is the mainstay of treatment for this condition. In some cases, supplementation with pyridoxine may be necessary to address a vitamin B6 deficiency, but careful monitoring is required to ensure that it does not worsen Parkinson's symptoms.

A Client Who Is Receiving Pyridoxine for the Treatment of a Vitamin