Vitamin B-12 Shots

Candidates for Vitamin B-12 injections may experience some of the following symptoms:

• Feeling sleepy (even after a good night's sleep) or fatigued
• Easily tired
• Lack of concentration
• Poor diet
• Irregular bowel movements

Your appointment to have the Vitamin B-12 shot should be quick and easy. The injection is administered directly into the muscle of the thigh or the upper arm so that it can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. A Vitamin B-12 injection will cause a stinging sensation as most injections do. To maintain a higher level of Vitamin B-12, our doctor may recommend additional injections every 3 – 6 months.

The injection site may be sore, itchy, or swollen after your visit to our office. This is a normal reaction in the skin. It is important to take good care of yourself before and after injections to avoid more side effects. For example, it is not a good idea to drink alcohol the night before the injection or hours after so you will not have serious side effects. Please call our office if you have any questions or feel like you are having a reaction to the medication.

Please call Dr. Trott's office to speak to our friendly staff to schedule an appointment. Vitamin B-12 injections can help you feel less sluggish and give you the extra oomph you may need. We would like to explore the options with you at a private consultation in our Beverly Hills, CA office.

*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.