Several factors influence the appropriate dose of vitamin B12, including the severity and underlying cause of your deficiency, your age, overall health status, and your bodys ability to absorb vitamin B12 from food or oral supplements
If your doctor feels you're a good candidate for vitamin B12 injections, they'll give you a prescription for a certain dosage
Some symptoms, from more minor to severe, impaired judgment and coordination walking difficulty slurred speech mood change behavior change nausea vomiting low body temperature memory loss double vision involuntary eye movement trouble breathing coma respiratory failure heart rhythm changes liver failure Chronic alcohol poisoning leads to alcohol-related liver disease
Researchers who rush the escalation tend to experience more severe nausea, which can lead to skipped doses, inconsistent protocols, and ultimately worse outcomes
If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department