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Excess folic acid dosage
I am 24 weeks pregnant. Doctor suggested to continue 5 mg folic acid even after normal NT result. This is first pregnancy. Have been taking this dosage of folic acid right from the start. No history of diabetes, NTD etc. or any other condition requiring a high dosage of this medication.
Another doctor recently mentioned it's too high and should have been stopped by 12 weeks as iron tablets with 1.5 mg folic acid is also prescribed. This doctor also said such a high dosage is linked to development of autism in later post birth. I'm worried. Kindly guide.
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This is still a matter of speculation not proven. However the general consensus is that being water soluble,excess folic acid will get excreted in urine and won't cause any harm.
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You need not worry, stop folic acid and continue, iron and multivitamins
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin
With no added toxicity
Extra will be excreted in urine rather than causing autism!!!
You can stop taking folic acid supplements now
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Nothing to worry about
Stop folic acid and continue iron tablets
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
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