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Is 5mg of folic acid 3 times a day harmful with clomid (clomiphene)?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Possibly: That is an incredible high dose. The recommended dose is 0.4 mg (or 400 mcg) with a history of as neural tube defect the recommended dose is 4 mg once daily.

Answered 12/9/2020

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