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If you notice signs of anaphylaxisswelling of your tongue, face, or throat, difficulty breathing, or difficulty swallowingafter getting a B12 injection, call 911 or head to the closest emergency room immediately
When to seek medical attention: Patients should call 999 immediately for severe allergic reactions (facial swelling, breathing difficulties, widespread rash)
Minimal Discomfort: Most clients experience only a quick pinch during the injection, with the entire visit lasting less than 10 minutes
A class of peptic ulcer and antacid drugs called histamine H2 receptor agonists, including Tagamet, Zantac, and Pepcid Anticonvulsants including phenobarbital, primidone, and phenytoin Bile acid sequestrants including colestipol and cholestyramine, which lower cholesterol Chemotherapy medications like methotrexate Metformin, which is a diabetes drug Proton pump inhibitor drugs used to treat acid reflux, such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), or lansoprazole (Prevacid) Tetracycline, an antibiotic Lastly, it is also essential that you communicate with your provider if you have kidney disease or an allergy to cobalt or any other medication, vitamin, dye, food, or preservative
B12 injections help strengthen bones, especially if you're at risk for osteoporosis