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I have been prescribed neurobion to treat b12 deficiency. my medical aid doesn't cover it and it's quite pricey, will taking a different b complex supplement such as the dischem gold one still be effective?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Ask the pharmacist : At your local drug store for the generic alternative to neurobion, good luck

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/11/2019

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A member asked:

I have been prescribed neurobion to treat b12 deficiency. my medical aid doesn't cover it and it's quite pricey, will taking a different b complex supplement such as the dischem gold one still be effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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