However, many patients can begin injections right away if theyre showing symptoms of deficiency, as B12 is very safe
Side effects are rare and typically limited to mild injection-site tenderness
Administration Precautions: Bacteriostatic Water for Injection should never be injected intravenously (or intra-spinally) by itself without first being mixed with a medication or appropriate solute
Reasons for fatigue Fatigue stems from physical or mental factors, including things like: Metabolic conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing syndrome, and thyroid conditions Mental health issues such as depression, stress, eating disorders, anxiety, and burnout Cardiovascular conditions affecting blood flow, such as arrhythmias, heart disease, and heart failure Medications such as antidepressants, antihistamines, steroids, statins, and sedatives Sleep problems due to insomnia, narcolepsy, jet lag, and sleep apnea Chemical imbalances due to too little or too much of various essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals Facts about B12 deficiency Also referred to as cobalamin deficiency and named after the scientific term for this water-soluble nutrient, a B12 deficiency can result from low dietary intake or from your body not absorbing the vitamin properly
