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Prescribed Focalin For Arthritis. Have Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Safe Medicine?
Dr. Grief I have taken an add medication, Focalin 10 mg XR. It has given me the energy to get motivated and helps with my arthritis. I am B12 deficient and I get shots every 2 weeks. they dont help much with my energy. I am 57 years old, in good health, non smoker, non drinker. Is this a medication that my DR. would prescribe for my problems.
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Let me explain , you one thing that vitamin B 12 or other vitamins are not instant energy providers. So as you are taking B12 shots , take them regularly . Get in regular blood examination for B 12 . When blood level reach at a stipulated , stop the drug. Yes , your doctor has prescribed a right combination of drug , keep it up. Good luck. Dr. HET
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Prescribed Focalin For Arthritis. Have Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Safe Medicine?
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Let me explain , you one thing that vitamin B 12 or other vitamins are not instant energy providers. So as you are taking B12 shots , take them regularly . Get in regular blood examination for B 12 . When blood level reach at a stipulated , stop the drug. Yes , your doctor has prescribed a right combination of drug , keep it up. Good luck. Dr. HET