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Wiki says b12 injections can cause transient drop in k levels through rapid intake of k into rbc production. hypokalemia. t or f?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Low K due to B12: I can find no reliable medical reports in the literature that B12 injections can cause low K. Please send more details. One cause of low B12 have a Gi problem/diarrhea which can lead to both low B12 and low K. Send more details.

Answered 9/19/2016

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