Lipotropic Injection and B12 Informed Consent

Lipotropic injections aid in weight loss by increasing your metabolism. Vitamin B-12 helps maintain optimal health and has been shown to be beneficial in helping to reduce fatigue, improve memory, and maintain a healthy body weight. It is what your body uses to help create energy, which is one of the reasons people feel more energized when they take B12.

While all components of a lipotropic injection generally have no side effects, you need to remember that all medications and supplements have potential side effects, including B12, methionine, inositol, choline, and amino acids. Most people tolerate B12 and lipotropic injections without issue as side effects are rare.

Potential common B12 side effects include, but are not limited to: mild diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea, pain at the injection site, swelling, headache, and joint pain.

Potential common lipotropic side effects include, but are not limited to: stomach upset, diarrhea, urinary frequency/urgency/hesitancy, fatigue, elevated heart rate, and restlessness.

You acknowledge:

  1. That if I begin to have side effects, I will contact R&R IV Drip Bar, LLC immediately and notify them of what is happening.

  2. I understand that, although rare, vitamin B12 injections can result in serious side effects. If these occur, you should follow up with a medical provider or go to the emergency department immediately. Uncommon and dangerous side effects include: rapid heartbeat, chest pain, flushed face, muscle cramps, weakness, difficulty breathing and swallowing, dizziness, confusion, rapid weight gain, feeling of tightness in the chest, hives and rashes, shortness of breath when there is no physical exertion, and unusual wheezing and/or coughing.

  3. Before starting vitamin B12 and lipotropic injections I agree to make R&R IV Drip Bar, LLC aware if I have any of these conditions: Leber’s Disease, liver disease, kidney disease, iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency, cardiovascular disease, receiving any treatment or taking medication that has an effect of bone marrow, or drug/supplement allergies.

  4. I understand that there could be interactions with B12 and lipotropic injections and certain medications/supplements.

  5. The use of B12 and lipotropic injections on a weekly to biweekly basis without a documented B12 deficiency is considered off label use and has not been FDA approved for increasing energy levels and weight loss.

  6. Caution is advised while taking B12 if you have a sulfa allergy.

By signing this form prior to my appointment, I acknowledge that I have read the informed consent and agree to the treatment with its associated risks. I hereby give consent for B12 and/or lipotropic injections. I agree to inform my medical provider immediately if I have any side effects. I hereby release R&R IV Drip Bar, LLC, and the person injecting the B12 and lipotropic injection, of any damages or liability if anything was to occur.