While B12 is generally safe, caution is needed in specific clinical situations: Lebers Disease (Hereditary Optic Neuropathy): B12 injections are generally contraindicated or should be used with extreme caution, as they may potentially aggravate optic atrophy in this rare condition
A number of clinical trials compared sublingual with i.m
Ask a close friend, companion, spouse, or relative to learn how to administer vitamin B12 shots, or at least hold a mirror for you while you give yourself the injection, and rub out the pain afterwards to prevent bruising and other painful side effects
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(February 2009)