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I m 9 weeks pregnant and i m being asked to take only folic acid .. not iron yet .. is it ok .when shld folic acid b taken after lunch or dinner?thnx

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Anytime: Take the Folic Acid anytime you want and iron when your doctor tells you to.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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