Too much folic acid? How much are you taking?

I am so confused. Originally my dr said I should take Metanx but if it wasn't covered under my insurance, I should take a folic acid supplement that contains 1mg of folic acid.

I'm currently taking a prenatal that already has 1mg of folic acid!!

This is the second night in a row I took the extra supplement and I think it's giving me a headache!

Is anyone else told to take more than 1mg of folic acid? How much are you ladies taking?

ETA: I want to add I have no special health concern that would require the extra supplement and I haven't had m/s and I AM eating salads and vegetables....... That's why I'm so confused by this!

Message edited 6/28/2010 2:15:27 AM.

Re: Too much folic acid? How much are you taking?

800-1000mcg (.8-1mg) is the required amount in pregnancy. 1mg is perfectly fine. Up to 4mg can be taken by women with a history of neural tube defects.

I'd stop the extra dosage and just take the prenatal with the 1mg. But talk to your OB regardless.


ETA: Just looked up Metanx and it's a supplement for people with diabetic neuropathy.

Message edited 6/28/2010 6:58:34 AM.

Re: Too much folic acid? How much are you taking?

my doctor has me on 2mg of folic acid every day but i am having twins.

Re: Too much folic acid? How much are you taking?

Re: Too much folic acid? How much are you taking?

I took 4MG of folic acid while I was pregnant, it was prescribed to me to prevent a history of neural tube defects. So with taking 1 MG, you are not taking too much.

Message edited 6/28/2010 8:15:07 AM.

Re: Too much folic acid? How much are you taking?

You should be fine with taking 1 mg of folic acid plus prenatals!

I take Metanx which is a lot more than that.

"The bioefficacy of one Metanx® tablet can be compared to taking 19 folic acid tablets (1mg each)"