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I'm pregnant 12 weeks, i'm taken folicacid 400mcg, can i take pregna care also which contain multi vitamins plus folicacid, or what the limit of folic?

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Dr. Carri Warshak answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Folic Acid: Has been shown to be beneficial for prevention of birth defects in dosages up to 4mg/ day. Beyond that isn't studies. All things can be toxic at extremely high dosages, however you are safe if you are in this range.

Answered 4/14/2014

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