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I just found out that i'm pregnant and the pharmacist told me to take fefol iron and folate (folic acid) as well as elevit pregnancy multivitamins. is this ok?

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No: Multivitamins are fine. Folic acid is ok as well, although, too late to take it now as the neural tube had started developing and the most benefit would have been if you took it before you got pregnant and during the time of conception. Iron - no need if you are not anemic.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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My prenatal vitamins have 800mcg & my folic acid vitamins are 1mg . Is that enough or too much during pregnancy ? Curios .

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