{"id":5370,"date":"2024-06-04T10:31:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T09:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=5370"},"modified":"2024-06-27T17:49:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T16:49:57","slug":"vitamin-b12-the-link-between-b12-deficiency-and-metformin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/blogs\/vitamin-b12-the-link-between-b12-deficiency-and-metformin\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin B12: The link between B12 deficiency and Metformin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a Firm, we have successfully helped many clients who have suffered with vitamin B12 deficiency and, unfortunately, have not received the right medical support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/personal\/clinical-negligence\/vitamin-b12-deficiency\/\">Vitamin B12<\/a> deficiency is a topic rarely discussed, and even less so is the link between B12 deficiency and Metformin. Metformin is the leading drug used to help people with, or at risk of developing, type 2 diabetes. It is also used to help reduce the risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Government\u2019s website \u201cvitamin B12 deficiency is a common adverse [Metformin] drug reaction, and may affect up to 1 in 10 people who take it\u201d. This website also states \u201cdecreased vitamin B12 levels are a known consequence of long-term treatment with Metformin\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Metformin is clearly a very useful and necessary drug for a lot of people. However, it is important that people are aware of this risk and are alert to the signs of B12 deficiency so they can get the right help at the right time.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/metformin\/side-effects-of-metformin\/\">NHS advises<\/a> that \u201cTaking Metformin can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Call your doctor or call 111 straight away if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>feel very tired<\/li>\n<li>have muscle weakness<\/li>\n<li>have a sore, red tongue<\/li>\n<li>have mouth ulcers<\/li>\n<li>have problems with your vision<\/li>\n<li>have pale or yellow skin (this may be less obvious on brown or black skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your doctor can check your vitamin B12 serum levels. If they are too low, they may prescribe B12 vitamin supplements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Time is of the essence when it comes to diagnosing vitamin B12 deficiency to avoid long-term complications.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about how we can support you with a clinical negligence enquiry, please <a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> and we will do our best to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Firm, we have successfully helped many clients who have suffered with vitamin B12 deficiency and, unfortunately, have not received the right medical support. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a topic rarely discussed, and even less so is the link between B12 deficiency and Metformin. 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