Additionally, if you're taking vitamin B12, some medicines can interfere with your ability to digest it, including: Aminosalicylic acid (Paser), used to treat digestive problems Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare, Gloperba) is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to prevent and treat gout Proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid) are used to reduce stomach acid Metformin (Glumetza, Fortamet, others), used to treat diabetes Vitamin C supplements SLIDESHOW See Slideshow What are the warning signs of vitamin B12 deficiency
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Some medications, particularly those for digestion or certain anti-inflammatory drugs, can affect how your body uses B12
These effects occur because growth hormone binds to receptors in muscle, liver, and adipose tissue, altering insulin signaling pathways and glucose uptake