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Re: Folic acid, need advice PLEASE

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Aug 2000 00:38:53 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 18 Aug 2000, Andrea wrote: >
>I just started trying to get pregnant. I only have two options for acid
>folic, either I take 350mcg daily or I take 700mcg. Nothing else is
>available! What should I do? No history of spina bifida in my family.
>
>Please help, I can´t seem to find an answer and don´t know what to do.
>
>Thanks

Recommendations are for 400 - 800 mcg, so take the 700 mcg tablets

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