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I bought folic acid from the pharmacy and they gave me 5mg, should i change the dose if im in my 1st trimester?
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Consult your ob team: In the USA, the recommended dosage for healthy pregnant women who are not obese, are not diabetic and do not have a pregnancy at high risk for neural tube defects or for other problems from folate deficiency is about 1000 micrograms or 1 mg (1 milligram ). Consult your obstetrical team regarding what dosage is best for you.
Answered 8/18/2018
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