The medication should be injected subcutaneously into fatty tissue of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, with the abdomen often being preferred due to consistent absorption and ease of access
This side effect is a type of taste distortion called dysgeusia, sometimes referred to as "metal mouth." The symptom is extremely unpleasant and can have a severe impact on your mood, appetite, nutrition, and quality of life
This isn't the time to reach for sterile water or, even worse, distilled water from a shelf
Cyanocobalamin Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 derived from cyanide poison, and for this reason should be avoided
The temporal association with starting B12 supplementation may simply reflect chance occurrence rather than causation