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What happens when you get a B12 shot?
Pain/redness at the injection site, mild diarrhea, itching, or a feeling of swelling all over the body may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Do pharmacies do B12 injections?
If your body begins to lack B12, don’t wait to do something about it. Getting a B12 shot is a quick, easy solution commonly provided by select Pharmaca pharmacies.
Do you need a prescription for B12 injections?
Do you need a prescription for b12 injections? Yes, you need a prescription. Perfect Health providers are able to evaluate patients for B12 deficiency.
How often can you have B12 injections?
If you need regular injections of vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin would need to be given once a month, whereas hydroxocobalamin can be given every 3 months.
How often should you get a vitamin B12 shot?
For patients who are naturally B12 deficient, more frequent injections about once a month may be ideal. For other patients, an injection every three to four months may suffice.
Where does a B12 shot get injected?
The four most common intramuscular injection sites for B12 injections are the shoulder, hip, upper buttocks and the thigh. Doctors commonly choose to give shots in the deltoid (shoulder) muscle, though the gluteus maximus (buttocks) muscle is sometimes used.
What kind of shot is vitamin B 12?
Vitamin B-12 shots are injections containing high levels of cyanocobalamin. These shots, which can be self-administered or given by a doctor, can quickly boost B-12 levels in someone who is deficient. Cyanocobalamin is available in liquid, tablet, or capsule form.
How do you administer a vitamin B12 injection?
Remove the needle from the vial. Give a slight push on the syringe to dispel a tiny amount of the vitamin B12 supplement to ensure the air is out of the syringe. Administer the injection. Use the thumb and forefinger of your free hand to hold the skin of the injection site taunt.
What foods can you eat with a B12 shot?
So weight loss is out, but B12 shots have been associated with other conditions, too. In fact, there’s some solid research on B12 injections for the treatment of fibromyalgia and myalgia encephalomyelitis. Food sources of the vitamin include eggs, meat, and dairy products.
What happens if you don’t get a B12 shot?
Lack of B12 can lead to anemia, causing you to feel tired and weak. Your MinuteClinic provider can administer vitamin B12 injections for patients with a prescription. They may direct you to a different health care setting if you have allergy or sensitivity to Vitamin B12 or cobalt.