After an initial loading regimen of 1mg three times weekly for two weeks, maintenance therapy is typically 1mg every three months for life in conditions like pernicious anaemia, or every two months if neurological involvement was present
But this does not happen often
Some medical conditions, including autoimmune disease like shingles (herpes zoster), rheumatoid arthritis or celiac disease, as well as Lyme disease, some cancers, and several other diseases can also cause or increase the risk of nerve damage, also sometimes referred to as peripheral neuropathy
Always follow the specific handling directions provided with your prescription
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