These extremely rare side effects include: Reactive thrombocytosis during the first week of use in megaloblastic anaemia Hypersensitivity reactions including: rash, itching, exanthema, antibodies to HYDR0XOCOBALAMIN-transcobalamin II Anaphylaxis Hypokalaemia Headache, paraesthesia, tremor Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias secondary to hypokalaemia) Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea Fever, chills, hot flushes, dizziness, malaise, pain and / or swelling at the injection site Acne Abnormal colouration of the urine (chromaturia) What should you not do after a B12 shot
Good sources of vitamin B12 include beef, salmon, eggs, milk, and cheese
Supplementing this vitamin is key to living a healthy lifestyle among deficient people
The standard dose is 1000 mcg, given as an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection
Health Conditions : Certain health conditions, such as kidney or liver disease, may affect how your body processes Vitamin B12 injections