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I take metformin everyday.will taking high doses of b12 supplement treat the b12 deficiency caused by metformin even if i take them together permanently?

Q: i take metformin everyday.will taking high doses of b12 supplement treat the b12 deficiency caused by metformin even if i take them together permanently?

: Yes. A little b12 in a multivitamin is sufficient. It doesn’t matter when you take either pill during the day.

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Yes. A little b12 in a multivitamin is sufficient. It doesn’t matter when you take either pill during the day.

Answered 9/16/2022

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A member asked:

I take metformin everyday.will taking high doses of b12 supplement treat the b12 deficiency caused by metformin even if i take them together permanently?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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