Injections are on an as-needed basis
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Because of the safety of Vitamin B12 shots, most people rely on their bodies to know when to get another one
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Hydroxocobalamin is the form the NHS uses because it lingers in the body longer than cyanocobalamin, and its pharmacology supports dosing intervals of up to three months once levels are stable
Common side effects of B12 injections may include mild pain at the injection site, diarrhea, itching, or swelling