OHbaby! Forums : Folic acid, How much is too much? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:48 +0000 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:47:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27596 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Thats the one Ive got to Charly,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=735400&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#735400 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 27596
Posted: 31 July 2009 at 10:47am

Thats the one Ive got to Charly, and Ive just started taking a pregnancy multi vitamen too - which has some folic acid in it as well.

They told me I could have both, as I wanted to stop taking Centrum while TTC and they suggested replacing that for the pregnancy multi - so Im still getting my multi, it didnt quite have enough folic acid in it though so thats why Im taking the same one as you as well.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:47:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=735400&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#735400 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : YAY its on nappies.co.nz - how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=734891&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#734891 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 27596
Posted: 30 July 2009 at 7:27pm

YAY its on nappies.co.nz - how much is it from the pharmacy? Its $14.99 on the website so if i order some nappies ill grab some if i dont get to a pharmacy first]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:27:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=734891&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#734891 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Pharmacy This is what the box...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=734697&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#734697 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27596
Posted: 30 July 2009 at 3:21pm

Pharmacy

This is what the box looks like.

It's about the size of a cotton reel.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:21:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=734697&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#734697 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : hehe yay is it from a pharmacy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=733873&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#733873 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 27596
Posted: 29 July 2009 at 5:58pm

hehe yay

is it from a pharmacy or do supermarkets carry them as well?]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:58:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=733873&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#733873 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Ooh we could be due date buddies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=733819&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#733819 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27596
Posted: 29 July 2009 at 4:37pm

Ooh we could be due date buddies again
(since Liz abandoned me, it'll be nice to have someone familiar )

It's APO folic. Teeeeeny tiny little yellow pills, same size as BCP. They 800mcg each, so easy.
$14 for 120 tablets.]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:37:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=733819&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#733819 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : what brand is it MP last time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=732995&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#732995 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 27596
Posted: 28 July 2009 at 5:22pm

what brand is it MP last time before Josh the brand i got i had to take 3 tablets to get the right dose which was a pain cos they were hard to swallow as well. Prolly be TTCing around the same time too ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:22:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=732995&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#732995 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : 800mcg is fine :) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=732849&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#732849 Author: GabysMummy
Subject: 27596
Posted: 28 July 2009 at 2:41pm

800mcg is fine :)]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:41:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=732849&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#732849 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Yup 800 was recommended for me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727983&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727983 Author: molz
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 4:49pm

Yup 800 was recommended for me and we are in the TTC process ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:49:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727983&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727983 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : I can only wish ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727981&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727981 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 4:45pm

I can only wish ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:45:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727981&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727981 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Yay! Thanks everyone Ooooh Dal!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727871&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727871 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 2:57pm

Yay! Thanks everyone

Ooooh Dal! We can be due date buddies ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:57:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727871&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727871 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : yeah 5mg is only for people who...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727741&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727741 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 12:43pm

yeah 5mg is only for people who are prescribed that much for various reasons..i forgot my tablet once and it said don't exceed the recommended dose but i guess they have to put that on there..my mw and doc said 800 (in lead up and when preg till 12 weeks) with no other multi vitamin thing was fine..:) ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:43:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727741&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727741 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : marmite has a lot of folate in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727677&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727677 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 11:40am

marmite has a lot of folate in it good source of iron as well]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:40:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727677&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727677 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : remeber too that you can get it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727593&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727593 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 10:06am

remeber too that you can get it from your food as well so its likely that you will have a bit more than that each day anyway.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:06:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727593&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727593 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : *Squeeeeel* yah that you are getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727572&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727572 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 27596
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 9:44am

*Squeeeeel* yah that you are getting ready to try for number 2 - so excited for you!

Sounds like we might be TTC around the same time Charly as we have put it off for my girls trip to Brisbane! Haha.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:44:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727572&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727572 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Folic acid is a B vitamin and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727412&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727412 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 9:54pm

Folic acid is a B vitamin and is water-soluble - anything not needed by the body, gets peed out. This is why you need to take it daily as the body does not store the surplus.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:54:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727412&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727412 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : I&#039;m the same as Stacey -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727403&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727403 Author: minik8e
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 9:44pm

I'm the same as Stacey - before these two, I was prescribed 5mg per day and took them for 2 months before conception and continued until 12w.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:44:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727403&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727403 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : I was taking Elevit for the 9...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727376&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727376 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 9:26pm

I was taking Elevit for the 9 months of TTC and right up to about 2 weeks ago when I changed to another Preg and BF capsule.

I think for memory my Dr recommended 800mcg.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:26:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727376&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727376 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : I was told to take 800mg for three...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727359&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727359 Author: PixieL
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 9:15pm

I was told to take 800mg for three months before conception. Well I haven't had a baby yet so have been taking it for 10 months. It's just a B vitamin so your body will get rid of any it doesn't need.

 

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:15:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727359&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727359 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Yip, thats the same dose the doctors...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727242&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727242 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 7:58pm

Yip, thats the same dose the doctors prescribe for pre-TTC. Good luck ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:58:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727242&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727242 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Excellent, thanks I hate asking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727223&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727223 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 7:44pm

Excellent, thanks

I hate asking 'dumb' questions ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:44:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727223&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727223 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : those tablets should be fine....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727186&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727186 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 7:03pm

those tablets should be fine. I went to the doc just before we started TTC and she gave me a script for folic acid with the same amount.

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:03:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727186&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727186 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Don&#039;t worry about 800mcg,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727183&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727183 Author: kebakat
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:59pm

Don't worry about 800mcg, it's really not much. I've been prescribed 5mg (so over 6x that much) just in case I fell preggers again. Any that your body doesn't need you will pee out.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:59:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727183&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727183 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Elevit is for before, during and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727181&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727181 Author: peachy
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:57pm

Elevit is for before, during and after pregnancy.

I started taking it a few months ago in preparation of ttc. I took it last pregnancy and the whole time I b/f too.

I would think the tablets you have are fine for before pregnancy too

Edited by peachy]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:57:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727181&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727181 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : I would check for the length of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727157&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727157 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:23pm

I would check for the length of time that you can take it rather than the standard dose.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:23:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727157&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727157 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : Elevit is designed to take in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727156&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727156 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:23pm

Elevit is designed to take in the 3 months leading up to conception, too, isn't it?
So me taking 800mcg for the next 3 months should be fine?
I don't want to OD on folic acid

Edited by MamaPickle]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:23:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727156&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727156 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : I just checked my Elevit box and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727153&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727153 Author: peachy
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:21pm

I just checked my Elevit box and it says 800 per tablet and I only take 1 per day.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:21:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727153&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727153 <![CDATA[Folic acid, How much is too much? : DH and I are planning on TTC #2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727145&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727145 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 27596
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:00pm

DH and I are planning on TTC #2 in 3-6 months.
I'm starting on folic acid in preparation.
I bought 800mcg tablets, knowing that's how much you need when pregnant. Is this too much to take beforehand?

I was going to ask at the pharmacy, but the lady I dealt with seemed quite keen to put through my transaction and move me on

*edited for spelling.

Edited by MamaPickle]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27596&PID=727145&title=folic-acid-how-much-is-too-much#727145