Additionally, if you're taking vitamin B12, some medicines can interfere with your ability to digest it, including: Aminosalicylic acid (Paser), used to treat digestive problems Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare, Gloperba) is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to prevent and treat gout Proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid) are used to reduce stomach acid Metformin (Glumetza, Fortamet, others), used to treat diabetes Vitamin C supplements SLIDESHOW See Slideshow What are the warning signs of vitamin B12 deficiency
[1] For those on oral therapy, a repeat B12 level may be checked after several months to confirm response
When your body has enough B12, you can generate healthy blood cells and maintain proper energy levels
Signal the satiety center in the brain, reducing hunger and calorie consumption
Symptoms may include: Shortness of breath Red, flushed skin Headaches Rapid weight gain, polycythemia (increased red cell mass), hypokalemia, CHF, pulmonary edema, and vascular thrombosis are mostly observed in therapeutic contexts where vitamin B12 is administered aggressively or over extended periods
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