Here is what you can generally expect after your first injection, from the early hours to the longer-term changes that take more time to show up
Doctors look at several things when deciding on the right dose
Certain medications The following drugs can reduce levels of vitamin B12 in your body: Antibiotics -- long-term use can lower vitamin B levels generally Anti-seizure drugs Chemotherapy medicines, especially methotrexate Drugs used to reduce stomach acid, like H2 blockers (Pepcid AC, Tagamet, Zantac) and proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec) Metformin (Glucophage) -- taken for diabetes Colchicine -- taken for gout Some cholesterol-lowering medications Other causes You're over 65
If you eat meat, fish or dairy foods, you should be able to get enough vitamin B12 from your diet
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