Patients on Specific Medications: Certain medications, like proton pump inhibitors or metformin, can interfere with B12 absorption, making monitoring and supplementation necessary
Several things influence how long a B12 injection lasts for you: Your current B12 levels: the lower you start, the more your body tends to hold on to, which can stretch the effect
Some people come in for regular maintenance shots, while others start more frequently to rebuild low levels before spacing visits out
How Long Does a B12 Shot Last
Is It Safe to Get B12 Shots Often
The most common thing you might notice is mild redness, tenderness, or slight swelling where the needle went in, and that usually settles quickly