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Are folic acid supplements (800 mcg) depleted when taking metformin? i take the vitamins at the same time, before going to bed, with the metformin.

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No. : Metformon and Folic Acid don't interact. Women of childbearing age should take Folic Acid to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects. Continue as u r!

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 11/5/2018

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