Lipo-Mino Carnitine

Like a number people, I’m not too fond of longer needles and intramuscular injections needed for Lipo-Mino C dosing. Can I switch to a SubQ injection to deliver the dose safely and effectively?

1. Belle member

   I do mine subQ, but if your dose is above 60-75units I would split it into 2 shots for subQ. The instruction that used to go out with it only specified IM, but the bottle label (from Olympus at the time?) said IM or subQ.

2. Belle member

   @member thanks so much, I’ve done 2 IMs and cannot do another one. I’ll have to do 2 shots for sure.

3. Belle member

   @member why use 2 shots? My script is 100mg and I always do it all in one subQ. Am I missing something?

4. Belle member

   @member 1ml/100units is a LOT of fluid for most people to inject subq. You CAN do that volume, but it can be more uncomfortable. Technically I think you can do 1.5-2ml without issue (beyond discomfort and leakage).

5. Belle member

   @member gotcha, I’ve just never had a problem with mic or Tirz doing that much

6. Belle member

   @member so on point. I had an issue with the last 20 units of a 27-gauge syringe leaking, then hit a blood vessel. Second shot, didn’t hit a blood vessel, but had to go really slow to inject all the viscus liquid.

7. Belle member

   If you are using Olympia, MIC b12 the vial says can be given IM or SUBQ. However, if you are taking the lipo-mino-mix-c that one is IM only I believe. If you go to the Olympia website each medication states what routes are available :)

8. Belle member

   I did read that on the Olympia page, and my vial does have IM only. Just cannot dose a third time, I’d hate to waste it.

9. Belle member

   @member yes I was told that one is IM only, I am going to that one next, I’m currently on MIC B12

10. Belle member

    @member oh I actually have had two past (rare) adverse events with IM injections for testosterone. Left leg I had a pocket of fluid develop in the muscle that cause my entire thigh to swell. After that I was scared to try doing that side again. Fast forward a couple of months and I managed to hit a nerve on my right thigh. That sent me to doing subq injections for testosterone and I will not self administer IM again whether it’s for testosterone or MIC-B12/Lipo-C.

11. Belle member

    @member Brewer the reason I posed the alternative SubQ question.

12. Belle member

    @member yes I don’t think you can because of the carnitine

13. Belle member

    @member thank you for sharing your experience. Definitely will be transferring to SubQ.

14. Belle member

    @member Belle offers this?

15. Belle member

    @member no, my prescription is from my prior THP.

16. Tiffany Bailey PA-C · Belle expert

    Viana, I'd stick with what your label says (IM only) for now. Changing how an injection is given can change how it's absorbed and how well you tolerate it. Since this one was prescribed by your previous provider, check with them or the pharmacy that made it before switching.

17. Belle member

    @Tiffany Bailey PA-C thank you, will do that. 🌼