Taking Vitamin B12 With Hiv Meds

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Vitamin B12 injections

I have been +ve for 10 years (not on any meds), in last 6 months having been very tired. Last blood results indicated Vitamin B12 at low levels and my doctor has started me on a course of B12 injections - how long before I notice any impact?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Well that would depend on how low your levels were, as well as the dose and frequency of your vitamin B12 injections. I'm hoping that by the time you read this, you are already feeling much improved. By the way, do you know that vitamin B12 can... Read more »

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NAC/Vitamin B12 and other supplements

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B-12 Shots or Sub-lingual

Posted by riverprincess

I have been trying to get B12 shots from the health dept but it just hasn't worked out. I probably should of been more pro-active to get it. But now again was suggested to take the sub-lingual form. I didn't get it in the pill form but in the... Read more »

Pre-med vitamins and nutritional supplements

Posted by DC23, 5 Replies

Hello,
I'm newly positive, and I don't yet require any meds. (My viral load is low, and my T-cells are high.) I was wondering if anyone had any advice on preventative measures to take now that I'm early in my HIV infection. Does anyone recommend... Read more »

What vitamins should I take?

Posted by tommyga

Hey, newly positive. I'm not currently on any meds, but would like to go ahead and start with some vitamins. I'm a 28 yo male, any thoughts on what to take? Read more »

taking hiv meds to Russia and Eastern Europe

Posted by Anonymous

I'm traveling to Russia and Eastern Europe this summer. I'm concerned that I might have a problem going through customs in these countries if my HIV meds are spotted. Has anyone taken their HIV meds to these countries? What happened? Any advice?... Read more »

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