FAQs about B12 Pills vs B12 Shots When considering B12 Pills vs B12 Shots, its important to understand each options safety and potential side effects
It is ideal to be taken daily for a few weeks at a time during gut healing
Goal: Type 2 diabetes management (A1C reduction) If you prefer once-weekly injections: Semaglutide (Ozempic), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), dulaglutide (Trulicity), or efpeglenatide (Eperzan) If you prefer daily injections: Liraglutide (Victoza) or lixisenatide (Adlyxin) If you prefer oral medication: Semaglutide (Rybelsus) If cost is the primary concern: Compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide (if eligible under shortage provisions) Goal: Weight loss (obesity or overweight with comorbidities) If you want maximum weight loss: Retatrutide (Retara, triple agonist, 24% mean loss) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, dual agonist, 20% to 22% mean loss) If you want proven long-term safety data: Semaglutide (Wegovy, 15% to 17% mean loss, 5+ years post-approval data) If you prefer oral medication: Orforglipron (Orfoglip, 15% mean loss, oral once daily) If cost is the primary concern: Compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide Goal: Both diabetes and weight loss If you have significant obesity (BMI over 35): Tirzepatide (Mounjaro for diabetes indication, Zepbound for obesity indication
As of June 2026, tesofensine is not approved by the FDA for any indication
