Question:
Allergic reaction to B 12?

I have recently bought B 12 (from walmart) its liquid and cherry, but the two times i have taken it the next day I'm swollen and my face and hands are like sunburn red. Could this be from the B12 or coincidence and from something else?    — Laurie B. (posted on November 18, 2002)

November 18, 2002
Is it alcohol based? What all is in it?
   — vitalady

November 18, 2002
its made by spring valley contains no alcohol contains purifed water, sorbitol, glycerin, citric acid, sodium benzoate, natural cherry flavor
   — Laurie B.

November 20, 2002
My mom has this reaction when she takes Niacin, which may be in the product that you are taking. Sounds like you may have the same product that I just bought (same ingredients) however, mine is B-Complex Sublingual Liquid and it does have the niacin in it. I agree with Diane... CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR anytime you have a reaction to a medicine or supplement.
   — Kimberly B.

August 9, 2006
I have had reactions from B12 injections in the past. My doctor told me that the B12 is not the cause but the chemicals it is mixed with. You should check with your doctor and also look for a different brand of B12. You may have better luck with a different one. The B12 injections my surgeon gives me do not cause the same reaction I got from the B12 I received from a different doctor. You may respond better to injections instead of the sublingual. I prefer them. I get the shot once a month, that is better than taking it daily.
   — insidebeauty