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A member asked:
Im saying how long can i take folic acid for depression it seems to help?
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Folic acid: As long as it is working, continue, unless otherwise advised by your doc.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Professional: The role of Folic Acid in treatment of depression has been recently highlighted, however there is a form of "active" Folic Acid that has been studied. Also there are conditions before using it, discussing the issue with your psychiatrist will help decide how to proceed.
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