Question:
Is the sublingual B-12 as good as the shots?

   — Marla B. (posted on March 18, 2002)

March 17, 2002
I have taken the sublingual pill once a week since the beginning. Never had shots. I had my bloodwork done last month and my levels were fine. So just for me it works fine, but it might not with others. Good luck to you.
   — Marlene H.

March 17, 2002
What is the "sublingual"? I was getting twice a month shots, but I hate having to go to the doctors twice a month. (I don't mind the shots, it's the time involved). I don't like taking twice a day pills ether, so I'd like to know what it is that I can take once a week. Sounds great. Is it something under the tongue? And where can I get them and how much money? Does insurance cover it? Thanks
   — Danmark

March 18, 2002
B12 sublingual is easily available at most drug stores. My costs about 3.00 for two month supply. Just put one under your tongue daily.
   — Oldsoul

March 18, 2002
If you are already below normal levels now, no. Only shots can pull you out of pernicious anemia. But if your levels are still above 300, it's possible that the subs will do the job. The trick is to take them for 6 weeks and test again and be sure that they ARE bringing you up or holding you steady. B12 is too important to just sort of "guess". If you are just starting out and had normal B12 levels pre-op, many people do fine on the subs for awhile. Again, the trick is to test and if levels get near 300, take more aggressive action.
   — vitalady