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td123
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Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
If so, what dosage and have u had any side effects?
Tia
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
I was because I am on a medicine that counteracts folic acid. The dose is 1 mg and no side effects.
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BeachMom
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
I am because of previous history of NTD. I take an extra 4 mg per day with no side effects. Basically as I was told, you can't OD on folic acid and with my history that's the recommended dosage.
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popabubble
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Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
I take extra folic acid (the pill is 2.2mg). Ive had no side effects whatsoever. (besides it tasting disgusting when I swallow it!)
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
I was from the beginning. They changed it to a pre broken down folic (Metnax) but I'm still on both. Plus I take prescription iron pill that has another dose and I'm totally fine on all of it. It's water soluable so your body takes what it needs.
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FLS2011
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Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
I take Folgard (RX - not sure of dosage) and have had no side effects.
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maymama
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
yes! cant remember the dosage but no side effects.
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butterflygal
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
yes, i had to take extra in the beginning because i was carrying twins. I lost one of the twins at 9 weeks but the doctor still has me on 1mg a day. I've been taking it everyday since the beginning wth my prenatals and i'm 36 weeks.
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td123
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
Tahnk you all for your responses. I just got my BFP last week. I was on prenatals that have 1mg. But the specialist had me taking an addition 800 mcg bc I am heterozygous for factor 5 and MTHFR. BUt my iron pill (i'm anemic) also has 400 mcg of folic acid. Yesterday I had the worst cramps ever and diarhhea last night and this morning. I read that too much folic acid could cause cramping and diarhhea, but Im concerned it could hurt the baby. My doc isnt in until monday and I am waiting for a call back from the NP.
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
It may be from the folic acid, but it can also be from just being pregnant. Congrats!!!
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| Posted 7/27/12 11:09 AM |
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PrettyPeonies
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
Posted by maymama
yes! cant remember the dosage but no side effects.
The same for me. To be honest I have no idea why my dr gave it to me, I just took it.
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Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
My dr. said it was great for a pregnant woman to have extra..When I was PG, I took 1 mg with no issues..
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FLS2011
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
Posted by td123
Tahnk you all for your responses. I just got my BFP last week. I was on prenatals that have 1mg. But the specialist had me taking an addition 800 mcg bc I am heterozygous for factor 5 and MTHFR. BUt my iron pill (i'm anemic) also has 400 mcg of folic acid. Yesterday I had the worst cramps ever and diarhhea last night and this morning. I read that too much folic acid could cause cramping and diarhhea, but Im concerned it could hurt the baby. My doc isnt in until monday and I am waiting for a call back from the NP.
I also take an extra iron pill b/c I 'm slightly anemic in addition to the Folgard and haven't had issues. Like pp said, it may just be the pregnancy messing with your stomach. Make sure you're drinking a ton of water to keep hydrated. Cramps can also be a sign of dehydration.
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alli3131
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
Posted by td123
Tahnk you all for your responses. I just got my BFP last week. I was on prenatals that have 1mg. But the specialist had me taking an addition 800 mcg bc I am heterozygous for factor 5 and MTHFR. BUt my iron pill (i'm anemic) also has 400 mcg of folic acid. Yesterday I had the worst cramps ever and diarhhea last night and this morning. I read that too much folic acid could cause cramping and diarhhea, but Im concerned it could hurt the baby. My doc isnt in until monday and I am waiting for a call back from the NP.
Sounds like the cramping and diarhea are just from being PG. I was like that in the very beginning.
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cateyemm
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
yes, no side effects, i cant remember the dosage
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MrsKelly
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Re: Has anyone been put on extra folic acid in addition to prenatals?
I was told to take an extra pill of folic acid aside from my prenatals by my ob/gyn, when i was having trouble conceiving. Once i got preg, i asked my dr if i should stop or continue and she said continuing is great.
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