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Have you ever prescribed or administered injectable vitamin c- sodium ascorbate? if not would you be willing to do so at the patient's request?

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Dr. Maya Porrino answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Naturopaths: As a md, I have never prescribed or administered vitamin c injections. However, naturopathic doctors do, so i would recommend seeing a naturopath.

Dr Oswari agreed

Answered 12/14/2014

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No: Because there is no proven benefit-and I do not beliece in unproven , potentially dangerous therapies.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 2/8/2012

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