I'm taking folic acid supplements as prescribed by my doctor. I was wondering if it's possible to take too much of it during pregnancy. Is there a point where it could be harmful instead of helpful?
Yaar, too much of anything is bad, actually. My gynac specifically told me not to take extra supplements without asking her first. Just stick to the exact dose your doctor prescribed.
I recently had my baby and I asked my doctor the same thing because I was taking some multivitamin too. She told me to stop self-medicating because high levels of folic acid can sometimes mask other deficiencies. Just take what is prescribed!
When I was staying with my parents, my mom made sure I only took the folic acid tablet that my doctor wrote in the prescription. She always said extra medicines are not good for the baby. Better to trust your doctor on the dosage.
Hey, don't stress too much about it! Just stick to the prescription given by your gynac and don't take extra over-the-counter pills. You and baby are going to be absolutely fine, simple as that.
I am in my 2nd trimester now and I'm also slightly anxious about this. I accidentally took double dose one day and panicked. Did anyone else also worry about their dosage?
