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Dear doctor, i am planning for a baby. my doctor suggested to take folic acid vit tablet. folic acid content is 600mcg. so how long should i take this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Indefinately: You can start taking it now - and you don't need to stop it.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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