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Medical tests
… Vitamin B12 is usually measured at the same time as a folic acid test, because a lack of either one or both can … to fill it with blood. Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected. Put a gauze pad or cotton ball … present. In rare cases, low levels may mean a person is not getting enough vitamin B12 in his or her food. Low levels …
Medications
… your doctor right away. This medication may lower your folic acid levels, increasing the risk of spinal cord defects. Check with your doctor to make sure you are taking enough folic acid. Prenatal care should include tests for …
Health topics
… such as lithium, phenytoin (such as Dilantin), valproic acid (Depakene), or carbamazepine (such as Tegretol). Other … medicines ) without talking to your doctor first. Take folic acid daily. Folic acid is a B vitamin. Taking folic acid before and …
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… Taking supplements A daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid is recommended before and during pregnancy for the … about Diabetes and hypoglycemia . Food safety The risk of getting food-borne illness increases with pregnancy. Follow …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Complementary Treatments … Fertilization (IVF) Self-Care Take a multivitamin with folic acid. This helps to prevent birth defects if you do … Ovulation Day Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) Quitting Smoking Weight …
Medications
… you may take this medication with food. Avoid taking antacids, dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before … ulcer, colitis) If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you … B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia) before taking it. Folic acid may affect certain laboratory tests for vitamin …
Medications
… blood disorder (porphyria) certain vitamin deficiencies (folic acid, vitamin K) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. … defects. Check with your doctor to make sure you are taking enough folic acid and vitamin K. Infants born to mothers who …
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… is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. Your body needs B12 to make red … only B12, or B12 along with other B vitamins and/or folic acid, are readily available. Also, B12 is usually in …
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… mineral prenatal supplement that has 0.4 mg (400 mcg) of folic acid, 16 to 20 mg of iron, and vitamin B12 Your health care …
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… multivitamin or prenatal vitamin. Make sure it has 0.4 mg folic acid. This will lower the chance of having a baby with a … multivitamin or prenatal vitamin. Make sure it has 0.4 mg folic acid. This will lower the chance of having a baby with …
