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Most medical documents indicate you might experience any of these: Mild diarrhea and/or upset stomach Difficulty breathing or swallowing Weight loss or weight gain Nervousness or restlessness Nausea or vomiting Headaches or migraines Paresthesias (tingling sensations) Rhinitis (chronic sneezing or a congested, drippy nose) Skin reactions, such as rash, itching, swelling, blisters, or pain at the site of injection Light joint pain Lightheadedness or dizziness Chest pain or discomfort Low blood potassium levels Irregular heartbeat Chills, night sweats, fever, or hot flushes General feeling of sickness However, people often fail to recognize that many side effects of vitamin B12 injections are consistent with B12 deficiency itself
High-risk groups include people who: While vitamin B12 supplementation may not provide you with an energy boost, maintaining healthy levels of B12 is important for your overall health
More severe side effects are rare but can include low potassium, headache, dizziness, and chest pain