HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it true that real prenatal vitamins are prescription only?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Liza Kunz answered

No: There are many prenatal vitamin options that are over the counter. You can find generic prenatal vitamins in any local drug store and even target. Just make sure it has at least 400 mcg of Folic Acid (preferably 800 mcg).

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Im trying to conceive, what is the best pre natal vitamin should I take?Can i buy it without prescription?And im also have pcos and taking metformin

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What to do if I have erection pills/vitamin without prescription?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Are over-the-counter vitamins ok to use instead of expensive prescriptions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is there an over-the-counter vitamin that I should give my 16 mo? Or should he get a prescription?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Good day I would like to enquirer how to go about getting a prescription for a Vitamin B12 shot at the local clicks store ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Do I have to take a prescription prenatal vitamin?
Does it really matter if you take a prescription prenatal vitamin instead of an over-the-counter one?
Are prescription based prenatal vitamins better formulated than OTC vitamins? Do they cause less nausea? Any advantages compared to otc?
Im TTC for the first baby for 3months and Im 33yrs old. Is it safe to take prenatal vitamins without doctors prescription? Currently Im in 7DPO and Im taking my womens multivitamin, skin,hair,nail vitamins,collagen with fish oil. Is safe?
Do i need a prescription for pre-natal vitamins? I am trying to conceive and had been advised to start using pre-natal vitamins. Can i just get over-the-counter vitamin, or do I need a prescription one? If using over-the-counter is ok, how do I know which

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.