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Vitamin B12 and Anastrozole

JanKay
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Hello. I've been in anastrazole for nearly 2 years and was recommended to take vit.B12. I have been having 200ug daily. I get a lot of mysc and joint pain and wondered if it would help and be sok and safe to increase dosage to 1000ug a day.  Thank you. Jan

  • Hi there Jan and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear you are having to take Anastrazole and are experiencing muscle and joint pains, this must be difficult for you.

    Unfortunately as nurses we cannot say whether it is safe or not to take a high dose of vitamin b12 and you need to check this out with your own doctor. It is also important you let them know about any new aches and pains you are experiencing so they can assess you further.

    Best wishes

    Naomi

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