Vitamin b12 supplement with isotretinoin

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

My vitamin b12 level is 260 pg/ml. My doctor prescribed 1500 mcg (methylcobalamin) vitamin b12 dietary supplement for 3months (daily one) I am also taking isotretinoin , I am at end of my course only 2 months left I had taken vb12 injections year back and got acne at the same time for which I am taking accutane. Will taking vitamin b12 supplement aggrevates acne again? How much level will increase if I take 1500mcg tablet for 3 months Is my vb12 low Can I increase with food ( I am vegetarian) Shall I take nutritional yeast instead of vb12 tablets I am scared that taking tablets will again increase my acne.

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Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi Dermatologist 18 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi

Dermatologist 18 yrs exp Bangalore

Taking oral Vitamins doesn't increase acne. Only vitamin injections can cause ACNE.

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