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Hi, i'm taking pregnacare, vitamin e 400iu, folic acid 800mcg. i'm planning to conceive, are these supplements all safe together, thanks.

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unecessary: Pregnacare contains 400mcg Folic Acid, which is the amount recommended to take before and during conception to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. It is not necessary to take more or Vitamin E supplement as well. Take care and best wishes!

Answered 9/16/2016

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