[1] [2] Administration: Lipo-B comes as an injectable solution to be given intramuscularly (into a muscle)
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I was pushed by my doctor to start a GLP-1 despite my concerns
Your doctor may ask you to get your Vitamin B12 levels tested periodically because long-term use of metformin can lower B12 levels, leading to symptoms such as tiredness, numbness, or anemia
Some patients receive multi-dose vials designed for weekly injections over 48 weeks, while others receive single-dose pens
Expensive ($500-$2,000 per scan) limiting serial monitoring