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Im pregnant and taking ferrous sulfate and prenatal vitamins. my doctors says this is ok but is it too much?

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Okay: As long as you not taking excessive amounts of either, it is okay and in fact beneficial.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/9/2012

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