why give vitamin b12 injections The Advantages of Versus Oral Supplements: Shawn Veiseh, M.D.: Family Medicine B12 Injections - East Valley

However, as with any supplement or medication, some side effects can occur

Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest in various ways, ranging from local injection site reactions such as erythema, swelling, and pruritus to more severe systemic reactions including angioedema, anaphylaxis, or generalized urticaria

Common injection sites include the abdomen (avoiding the area immediately around the navel), anterior thigh, or upper arm

Prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency in people who need more vitamin B12 than usual due to certain conditions (such as pregnancy, thyroid problems, liver or kidney problems)

Regulatory Status AOD-9604 is not FDA-approved for any medical use and is listed by the FDA as a bulk drug substance that may present safety risks. Clinical development was halted after Phase IIb trials failed to meet efficacy endpoints. Summary AOD-9604 is a synthetic analog of the HGH 177191 fragment developed for fat-metabolism research

Injections help prevent or reverse this