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<blockquote data-quote="metallurgy" data-source="post: 112526" data-attributes="member: 15248"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>Metformin can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency, especially the slow or modified release variety is the culprit. If the tests for pernicious anemia, the usual cause for this deficiency, show that you are not producing intrinsic antibodies and you are taking Metformin then Metformin is usually the culprit.</p><p></p><p>Most GPs are not aware of this side affect and take some time to diagnose this problem. Mine only accepted it when I showed him the leaflet from the box showing that a Vitamin B12 deficiency, although rarish can happen. </p><p></p><p>Depending on the severity of the deficiency you will be either offered tablets or injections. The injections are started with 5 in short succession and then are topped up quarterly. </p><p></p><p>Usually, if you stop taking Metformin the symptoms will go away and the tablets or injections can stop but this needs to be done under medical supervision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="metallurgy, post: 112526, member: 15248"] Hi, Metformin can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency, especially the slow or modified release variety is the culprit. If the tests for pernicious anemia, the usual cause for this deficiency, show that you are not producing intrinsic antibodies and you are taking Metformin then Metformin is usually the culprit. Most GPs are not aware of this side affect and take some time to diagnose this problem. Mine only accepted it when I showed him the leaflet from the box showing that a Vitamin B12 deficiency, although rarish can happen. Depending on the severity of the deficiency you will be either offered tablets or injections. The injections are started with 5 in short succession and then are topped up quarterly. Usually, if you stop taking Metformin the symptoms will go away and the tablets or injections can stop but this needs to be done under medical supervision. [/QUOTE]
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