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Vitamin B12 supplements
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I've been using cyanocobalamin based supplements for B12 deficiency but I was told to switch to methylcobalamin by a friend facing same issue, is it advisable to change prescription like that ? If yes what should be the frequency of medicine? As I take cyanocobalmin B12 everyday.,
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I would suggest you to go test your vitamin B12 levels in any nearest laboratory
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Not necessary to cha get medicine.
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Methycobalamin is better
Can you share dose
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Take a glass of milk daily.
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Neurokind od after dinner for two months
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Hi yes you can change to methylcobalamine 1500mcg per day.
Besides adding green leafy vegetables.
In case of being non vegetarian, take non veg diet and eggs.
Besides consult for more.
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Meconerv 1500mcg once a day for 30 days
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
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1 yrs exp
Kottayam
How much is ur vit B12 level?
Also, yes methylcob is better…try to include eggs in ur diet if ur a strict vegetarian and a switch is possible. Avoid direct usage of vegetables which wer kept in the fridge/ freezerfor a long time.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't change
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Dr. Amaanullah
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3 yrs exp
Moradabad
There's a debate on efficacy and benefits of both the drugs, methylcobalamin is a natural form can be used by body directly, whereas cyanocobalamin is a little more easy to be absorbed but body has to convert it and then use, for patients with no issues with absorption and no dietary problems, methylcobalamin is better option while cyanocobalamin retains in body easily and better known to prevent B12 deficiency.
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You need to confirm why you're having B12 deficiency in first place and about your gut health, then a physician may prescribe drugs accordingly after few tests.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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