Thiamin (B1) tablets and a reaction

Thiamin (B1) tablets and a reaction

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andyA700

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3,332 posts

44 months

Thursday 29th June 2023
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I have been on Thiamine tablets for the past two weeks, prescribed not by my GP but the assistant pharmacist at my surgery, to try to improve my "Essential tremors". However, they seem to have made the tremors worse and have given me the trots, usually after my evening meal. I can't get in touch with any of the GP's at my surgery, but I was wondering if anyone on here has experienced the same reaction from Thiamine tablets.

21TonyK

11,916 posts

216 months

Thursday 29th June 2023
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I’ve been on b1 (daily) for 6-7 months. No detrimental effect

scoopdydoo

430 posts

96 months

Friday 30th June 2023
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Doesn't matter who prescribed it, a pharmacist still has a masters degree and a post graduate prescribing qualification.

What dose do they have you on? A high dose for tremors can cause diarrhoea but they'll likely tell you to persevere and see if it settles or take it with food to slow the absorption.

andyA700

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3,332 posts

44 months

Sunday 2nd July 2023
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scoopdydoo said:
Doesn't matter who prescribed it, a pharmacist still has a masters degree and a post graduate prescribing qualification.

What dose do they have you on? A high dose for tremors can cause diarrhoea but they'll likely tell you to persevere and see if it settles or take it with food to slow the absorption.
Sorry I didn't get back earlier, they are 100Mg tabs.