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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Vitamin B-12 injection.

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    1-5 of 5
    Condition: Inadequate Vitamin B12
    2/9/2019 10:17:19 AM

    Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    Iâ??ve been taking B12 for years. Recently Iâ??ve noticed a metallic taste after my injection. I get this taste occasionally but related it to my B12this time.

    Condition: Inadequate Vitamin B12
    6/15/2016 8:36:34 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I have done the course of ELDER VIT-12 injection (Qty.10).Now, after completing of this course I am facing stomach problem & also more urinal issue. Can you please let me know the problem is occurring due to this dose.

    Condition: Inadequate Vitamin B12
    5/27/2015 11:33:37 AM

    Reviewer: ballmom, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Routine test showed a B12 deficiency that was unreadable by local labs. Had 3 injections per week from physician for 2 months, continuing to take 1cc injections IM per week at home. Things I notice: more energy, improved stamina at the gym and on the field, increased appetite, results from workouts improving, mood improved, restful sleep, and I have lost a few pounds and kept it off easily. No ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Inadequate Vitamin B12
    9/4/2014 4:38:41 PM

    Reviewer: mandasl, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have been battling migraines for two+ decades. A neurologist recently decided to test my Vitamin B 12 levels and determined that, although I was within the normal range, I had a deficiency that may be contributing to symptoms, possibly causing my migraines. I was prescribed a treatment regimen of 1 injection daily for 7 days, 1 injection every week for three weeks, and then 1 injection every mon ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Inadequate Vitamin B12
    8/21/2009 1:26:45 PM

    Reviewer: AS, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I started B12 injections in March 2009 monthly. The first two months I could tell a differnce but now nothing I am up to monthly shots and 2 B12 pills daily and still no change. Will talk to Dr. about increaseing the injection.

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