b12 injection versus tablets Oral vs. Intramuscular Vitamin in Vitamin B12 Deficiency • The Blood Project Can you take a B12

Certain prescription medications, including antacids and anti-diabetic medicines like metformin can cause vitamin B12 deficiency An endocrine-related autoimmune disorder, such as thyroid disease or diabetes Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet and excessive consumption of alcohol Certain gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohns disease or Gastric bypass surgery or removal of part of the stomach Brain related disorders such as anxiety, depression, irritability and even poor concentration and general restlessness Heart and blood-related problems, increased risk of infections, improper growth in children and complication during pregnancy If you are a strict vegetarian, take vitamin B12 supplements

[13] [5] If you experience side effects from vitamin B12 supplements or medicines, report them through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme

Either way, your doctor will want to know the cause so they can prescribe a treatment that can help

Can that happen

It offers a simple way to manage B12 needs and often works well to address deficiencies caused by diet