Recommended antihistamine options: Cetirizine (Zyrtec): 10mg once daily, non-drowsy, fast-acting (within 1 hour), most effective for injection site itch Loratadine (Claritin): 10mg once daily, non-drowsy, good for mild reactions Fexofenadine (Allegra): 180mg once daily, non-drowsy, least sedating option Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): 25 to 50mg every 6 hours, causes drowsiness but strongest anti-itch effect, best for severe reactions or nighttime use Strategic timing approach: Take a non-drowsy antihistamine 1 hour before your scheduled injection
Inherited disorders of folate and cobalamin transport and metabolism
This may result in a need to take insulin during pregnancy
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However, one of the most common questions people ask before booking their appointment is: Does a Vitamin B12 injection hurt? The simple answer is not usually
It lasts longer in the body, so patients need it less often