A member asked:

Hi, i am on the depo shot, my next one is on sep.1 but i am not going to take it because i want to get pregnant so my question is if i want start taking folic acid now or i need to wait until my depo shot is due?

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

Now : better to start early rather than when you are pregnant. By the time you know you are pregnant neural tube is already formed and damage already may have taken place. To start early is a precautionary principle.

Answered 8/3/2015

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