Is it safe to get a B12 shot every week?

Question

My mother is in her 70's and she gets a shot every week or so.
She said the doctor said this was because her heart rate was slow and she was tired alot. It is supposed to give her more energy but I think there is more going on.

Answer 1

Are You sure that it is B-12 ?
It would not likely harm her but B-12 is given most commonly for some anemia (low blood) and for nervous tissue issues.
I am not aware that it has a direct influence upon heart rate.
It can be taken under the tongue (sub-lingual) in tablet or liquid form.
It is absorbed in the stomach, very poorly in elderly people so multivites and pill form is pretty useless. Some medications reduce absorption as well.
There are other possibilities that might be given for a excessively slow heart rate but not on a weekly basis.
Guess that You should just call and talk to the Doctor or his Nurse (with Your Mother's consent)

Answer 2

I work in a doctors' office and there are a few older patients who get a B12 shot weekly. They get labwork and frequent checkups but otherwise seem ok. I don't know if your mother has an actual deficiency or if it's just an attempt to boost her energy. I would make sure she's had all necessary tests to find the actual cause of her problem.

Answer 3

it is safe as the excess of b12 get excreated in urine but at the same time it is useless also to keep on taking injections regularly if ur diet is balanced .see a cardiologist an get an e c g done soon to rule out heart block

Answer 4

reliable for the nerves themselves,functionality reliable for strategies well-being if ya are low in b12,anemia can improve,could be drained if ya stages are wide-spread,ya do not want extra,so won't help w/potential

Answer 5

it would depend on her blood level for the vitamin. please consult her doctor for advice.