Accessed Janaury 14, 2025
Kassegn TA et al
Cost per visit is meaningfully higher than a standalone shot because you are also paying for the saline, the other vitamins, and the longer chair time
Patients inject 5 days on, 2 days off, every month, on a 3-month active cycle followed by a 2-month rest period before repeating
In rare situations, B12 shots itching rash anaphylaxis, a life threatening condition that can cause a fast heartbeat and difficulty breathing Other side effects that can occur include: shortness of breath, fast weight gain, and swelling congestive heart failure, the inability of the heart to adequately pump blood pulmonary edema, the buildup of fluid in the lungs peripheral vascular thrombosis, the obstruction of a vein with a blood clot hypokalemia, low potassium levels that can cause irregular heartbeats and muscle weakness fever tingling, numbness, and joint pain swollen tongue polycythemia, an increase in the red blood cell mass Additionally, B12 B12 shots are not necessary for weight loss
Always keep your B vitamins and needles in a place that is secure and children cannot retrieve and accidently ingest or stick themselves