can b12 injections make you lose weight shots for loss: Do they work, risks, benefits, and more Taking vitamin B12 alone won't

## **Other relevant codes** - **J3420** - Injection, vitamin B-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg - **J1270** - Injection, doxercalciferol, 1 mcg - **J0600** - Injection, edetate calcium disodium, up to 1000 mg Frequently asked questions

Vitamin B12 shots may not be suitable for people with a history of: sensitivity to vitamin B12 Lebers disease, which affects the optic nerve kidney problems hypokalemia, or low potassium levels deficiencies in other nutrients, particularly folic acid and iron Vitamin B12 injections provide the individual with a synthetic version of vitamin B12

Rarely, some people may experience temporary increased energy that could affect sleep if injections are given late in the day

But leave the megadoses on the shelf unless a doctor advises them