Question:
can you get too much B12?

Taking B12 shot once a month, but still no energy. Thinking about trying sublingual B12. Can you get too much of a good thing?    — sandy W. (posted on April 12, 2002)

April 12, 2002
I am also taking sublingual B12 and monthly shots. Both my surgeon and pcp have told me that you cannot overdose on B12. I have noticed an increase in energy since starting the shots and can tell when I need to get another one.
   — Cindy K.

April 12, 2002
According to my family physician, you really can't overdose on B-12 (at least taking reasonable amounts). Any extra is just flushed out through your urine. So taking a little bit extra shouldn't hurt you. My wife, who is 12 months Post-op, had been struggling with low B-12 because at her 6 month follow blood work her B-12 was fairly high so she cut down on her doses. Then it got way to low and she was dragging for 2 months trying to get it back up. I am only 6 weeks Post-op and taking sublingual 2 times a week even though my surgeon only recommends 1. Better to be safe than sorry.
   — Dell H.

April 12, 2002
I have been taking a B-12 shot every 2 weeks now for the past 2 months and my energy has almost doubled what it was. I am 1 yr post-op and have been on b-12 shots since my 3rd month. I was alway dragging by the 2nd week. Now I love it, I can barely feel the shots now.
   — lynbaby B.

April 12, 2002
According to my surgeon and my dietician, both say NO, you can't overdose, it will pass through your urine. Sugeon said "You will pee it out."
   — Angela S.

April 12, 2002
Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. The B vitamins (including B12) are water-soluble, which means that your body will absorb what it needs and pass the rest through your urine. the fat soluble vitamins are the ones you can get too much of. Those are A,D,E and K. Minerals are fat-soluble too. Those are the ones you want to be cautious not to take too much of or over time they could affect you adversely.
   — Jess R.

April 12, 2002
Are the injections being given properly? ie: in the muscle And a long needle? MAke sure , that can make all the diff. in the world . Not just "under the skin."
   — Marie A.