Folic acid 800ug?

[monika86]

HI i m 9 weeks pregnant, today i had appointment with midwife, she suggested me for one month take extra 5mg of folic acid with my pregnacare.

When i went to buy then pharmacist said to double check with midwife bcoz i m gonna take double dosage.

Is it safe to take double dosage or nt?

[Cinderella5]

I take a higher level of folic acid as my body doesnt absorb folic acid very well due to MTHFR gene mutation. It is safe but usually only recommended for patient who perhaps have medical issues in their family eg have a higher chance of having a pregnancy affected by neural tube defects or diabetic. Did the midwife say why she suggested it?xx

[monika86 in reply to Cinderella5]

Yeah it could be i m taking medicine for high blood pressure.

[Same0508]

It's better to re-check with midwife again if you are not sure what she said... It's better to use a call recorder so that you can listen again your previous conversations if you have any doubts... Don't worry just call again and confirm... They will be more happy to assist you 😊 😊

[Florencenightingale]

The usual dose is 400mcg so double would be 800mcg, not 5mg.

If she wants you on 5mg then it needs prescribing as you cannot buy it over the counter. It is very common though so dont worry xx

[Luce123456]

I took 5mg which was prescribed due to my bmi being 30. If you have a higher bmi you need a higher dose.

[monika86]

Thank u everyone, checked with midwife again yes she wants me to take 5mg and my pregncare with it too for one month, after that i can continue with my pregnacare only.

[Cinderella5 in reply to monika86]

Its always better just to check to be sure!! All the best with the rest of your pregnancy.xx