Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B12 as follows: If you are prescribed Vitamin B12 for relief of neuropathy, report to your physician regarding any worsening signs and symptoms of neuropathy in the extremities, such as, altered sensation, tingling and numbness, reduced sensitivity to touch or pain, and/or burning sensation. The symptoms of neuropathy due to deficiency of Vitamin B12 could not be completely reversed with the supplement. Your physician [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B12 as follows: Vitamin B12 intake can increase the synthesis of red blood cells in anemic individuals and improve the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Synthesis of red blood cells can consume the potassium in the body and result in low blood potassium or hypokalemia. Electrolyte loss in individuals with dehydration, diarrhea, and history of diuretic intake, can contribute to the hypokalemia caused [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B12 as follows: Fluid loss, secondary to the diarrhea the supplement might induce, can contribute to the low blood pressure numbers, and can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness. The diarrhea and episodes of confusion and dizziness can be self-limiting and resolve over time. Observing compliance with proper rehydration and fluid resuscitation measures recommended, can help prevent episodes of hypotension and thereby contain [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B12 as follows: Do not take vitamin B with alcohol, as alcohol can consume vitamin B for its metabolism, thus resulting in deficiency of the supplement. In individuals with deficiency of the vitamin, this can compromise the therapeutic benefit of supplement intake. Do not take Vitamin B12 with opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B12 as follows: Do not take Vitamin B12, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of the vitamin or any preparations containing cobalt. In the event of history of an allergic response with the vitamin or any preparations containing cobalt, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Vitamin B12. Take the Vitamin B12 supplement at the same time, every [...]