b12 monthly injection Vitamin B12 Dosages: Your GoodRx

[58] Medical uses [edit] Treatment of deficiency [edit] Severe vitamin B 12 deficiency is initially corrected with daily intramuscular injections of 1000 g of the vitamin, followed by maintenance via monthly injections of the same amount or daily oral dosing of 1000 g

Therefore, people on vegetarian or vegan diets need to be especially aware of the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency

Reitman recommends baseline blood work to confirm deficiency and rule out other causes of fatigue

If your B12 is above 1,000 pg/mL and you dont supplement , or if your levels are rising over time without explanation, schedule an appointment soon

What to Expect During a B12 Shot Quick, nearly painless injectionusually in the upper arm or thigh