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B12 helps in the formation of red blood cells and is essential to nervous system functioning
That's why it's important to let your doctor know if you have any of the following conditions before you're prescribed hydroxocobalamin: If you've had an allergic reaction to hydroxocobalamin or any other medicines in the past If you've been diagnosed with low levels of potassium If you have an irregular or fast heartbeat Once you've started taking hydroxocobalamin, you may have some side effects such as pain, swelling, or itchy skin at the point where the syringe was injected
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In more severe cases, you might develop megaloblastic anemia, a condition where your red blood cells become abnormally large and can't carry oxygen effectively
The one real argument for injecting is bypassing first-pass metabolism, and the strength of that argument depends entirely on which bioavailability study you believe (3.5% in mice versus 38.4% in rats)