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Has anyone felt worse after a vitamin B12 injection?

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millmoo · 06/07/2026 12:48

Has anyone had a vitamin b12 injection and felt absolutely rubbish after it?
I had the injection on Saturday and the lady did say that it would take a few days to work but I’ve felt rubbish ever since. Low mood, lack of energy- sleepy! I don’t know if this is just a coincidence as I’m having a hormonal mood swing (no period as have coil) or whether it just hasn’t worked for me?
any advice anyone?

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PinkEasterbunny · 06/07/2026 12:50

I've never had an injection make me feel worse, but if you're badly deficient in B12 it can take a while, plus the whole loading dose of injections (3 per week for 2 weeks), before you start to feel better

FrustratedApples · 06/07/2026 12:59

Have you added a potassium supplement?

B12 is known to very drastically increase need for potassium in the short term, and if you don't add/increase potassium intake, B12 can make you really unwell, to the point where it can be outright dangerous.

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