Question 1

can i take vitamin b12 with my medication ?

Accepted Answer

What medication?: You haven&#x27;t supplied any info about the medication you&#x27;re talking about.  Although the risk to your health would be low, it&#x27;s hard to answer correctly without that info.  Some meds shouldn&#x27;t be combined with B12 for absorption reasons, etc. If you want us to try again, re-ask and include the medication you&#x27;re wondering about.

Question 2

22m.put on 5 mg escitalopram for major depressive disorder.vit b12 deficient.should i start medication or wait for vit levels to rise ?

Accepted Answer

Start Escitalopram: It's important to start the antidepressant right away since it may take up to a month for it to have full efficacy. In addition to the escitalopram take the vitamin B12 supplement. Both agents may help any depressive symptoms you may be having.

Question 3

hello...i am 25 year male suffering from vitamin b12 defeciency..can u please tell.medication?

Accepted Answer

Why deficient?: Thanks for writing. I trust this is laboratory-proved. You are in danger. If you have become B12 deficient through a vegetarian diet, i hope you'll reconsider this lifestyle, which despite much hype actually offers little benefit and many dangers, or that you'll supplement. If you have a problem absorbing B12 (several possibilities), it's a lifetime on injectable b12, which isn't bad. Good luck.

Question 4

i found an article online that says acid reflux drugs (especially ppi's) can cause dementia and neuropathy because it reduces vit b12. is this true?

Accepted Answer

May reduce B12: Medications that reduce acid production in the stomach may reduce our absorption of vitamins because we don't digest food as well.  Some people also naturally don't absorb B12 well, so it may be low for other reasons.  Low vitamin B12 can cause reversible neuropathy and memory loss.  Luckily vitamin b 12 levels can be checked by blood tests and easily replaced by pills or shots if deficient.

Question 5

can vitamin b12 supplement be taken along with pcecv rabipur arv? is there any precaution to be taken during anti rabies shot?(food wise/drug wise)?

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Yes: You can take Vit B12 with your anti-Rabies vaccine Rabipur. There are no special precautions of foods or otherwise, required while completing the series of shots.  Just take them on time as advised by ur physician.

Question 6

i was told by my doctor to start taking vitamin b complex. i purchased some at the drug store and noticed the vitamin b12 in it has 15 mcg, is that to much vitamin b12? will it give me jitters and cause my heat to race?

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: It is unlikely that you will ingest too much vitamin B12 because excess amounts leave the body through urine. If your urine is bright yellow, it is most likely that you are taking in more B vitamins than you really need.  Expensive urine, but not dangerous.

Question 7

had vit b12 defic 8 years ago was on injection program every 3month. moved away new dc test b12 was normal cancelled program 4years ago now symp again?

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B  12 levels: If I understand your question correctly, you think your B 12 may be low again. It is a very simple lab test any doc or nutritionist can order.  Please have your B 12 level checked.  If low, ask your doc about taking SUBLINGULAL  B 12.  The B 12 you swallow is much less effective. Peace and good health.

Question 8

how does vit b12 help your body?

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B12 and Your Body: B12 is a water soluble vitamin that primary works in the formation of nerve tissue (myelin) and is essential for the maturation of red & white blood cells in the bone marrow (prevents pernicious anemia).  It is required in normal folate (folic acid) metabolims and dna synthesis.  Biochemically, one form of B12 (methyl b12) helps convert homocysteine to methionine for energy production &, brain &  heart health.

Question 9

what's the worst that could happen if i took 250mg of vit b12?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: If you really need to take vitamin B12, long-term, you might get the idea that you've cured yourself, stop taking a needed medication, and end up with brain damage.

Question 10

my level of vit b12 is 2000.  what will happen to the excess in the body?

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Nothing: B12 is water soluble and will leave your body when all of the many biological functions are achieved.  I actually believe that alot of circulating B12 lends the cells the ability to easily grab it and use it for biochemical purposes- making red and white cells mature in the bone marrow, making neurotransmitters, etc.

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Can i take vitamin b12 with my medication ?

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22m.put on 5 mg escitalopram for major depressive disorder.vit b12 deficient.should i start medication or wait for vit levels to rise ?

A member asked:

Hello...i am 25 year male suffering from vitamin b12 defeciency..can u please tell.medication?

A member asked:

I found an article online that says acid reflux drugs (especially ppi's) can cause dementia and neuropathy because it reduces vit b12. is this true?

A member asked:

Can vitamin b12 supplement be taken along with pcecv rabipur arv? is there any precaution to be taken during anti rabies shot?(food wise/drug wise)?

A member asked:

I was told by my doctor to start taking vitamin b complex. i purchased some at the drug store and noticed the vitamin b12 in it has 15 mcg, is that to much vitamin b12? will it give me jitters and cause my heat to race?

A member asked:

Had vit b12 defic 8 years ago was on injection program every 3month. moved away new dc test b12 was normal cancelled program 4years ago now symp again?

A member asked:

How does vit b12 help your body?

A member asked:

What's the worst that could happen if i took 250mg of vit b12?

A member asked:

My level of vit b12 is 2000. what will happen to the excess in the body?

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