Question:
Does anyone have a problem swallowing B12 tablets? I got the Sam's Club brand and am

hoping to use these instead of shots.    — Julie M. (posted on May 13, 2002)

May 13, 2002
Hi, just wanted to let you know that you dont "swallow" B12 pills. The only b12 we absorb is either shots or sublingual, meaning they dissolve under the tongue. I personally get a b12 shot once a month and I feel great after my shot, plus it gives me a chance to ask my PCP any questions I might have and get weighed! Good deal for $10 copay! Good luck!
   — donnalawbabe

May 13, 2002
I have to agree with Donna, you shouldn't be taking pills as your source for b12. You can take the sublingual(under the tongue dissolving liquid stuff) or shots. I give myself my b12 shots. It's no biggie. My surgeon offered both options, shots or sublinguals, but I have to take enough pills and potions so I opted for the shot. Good luck
   — Becky K.

May 13, 2002
Hi there! The reason you are hearing about sublingual or shots is because we don't absorb B-12 any other way, unfortunately! I hope you have your receipt so you can return that to Sam's Club! You can get sublingual B-12 at GNC...I take one every 3 days, it dissolves under the tongue and tastes like cherry! Not bad at all! Good luck to you!
   — LaRayne H.

May 14, 2002
I just bought sublingual B12 vitamins at GNC. They are $16.00 for a 60 day supply and they were also having a buy one get one 50% off sale. I opted for the cherry flavor and they are great. They dissolve in less than 5 minutes.
   — pam29922