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What are the differences between methylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cobalamines: Hydroxy is a natural form of Vitamin B12. Methyl is synthetic form of B12.

Answered 12/28/2020

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Can vitamin b12 hydroxocobalamin intramuscular solution be administered subcutaneously? Solution is watery red in ampules 1ml. I feel pain with IM Injections so that's why. What do you recommend? Any issue? Thanks. Male. 37.

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I have low normal B12. Have Hydroxocobalamin B12 injections every 8 weeks only licenced for minimum of 8 weeks in UK.If Is it safe to self inject once a month could i get less Migraine Auras as i have 6 Auras a month and low B12 may be the cause?

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My Mother has Pernicious Anemia many yrs and diagnosed late with B12 Deficit & Neurological problems i have below normal B12 levels have a B12 hydroxocobalamin injection every 8 weeks like her. Some people self inject more frequently ,any benefits?

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What are the differences between vitamin B12 methylcobalamin, cyanocobalamin, and methylcyanocobalamin?

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What does methylcobalamin do?

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