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Prenatal vitamins
Over the Counter or Prescribed is there a difference?
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Posted 4/3/08 12:44 PM  |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
I am taking a prescription only because it was given to me. I think it's fine to take an OTC as long as there is 800 mcg of folic acid.
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| Posted 4/3/08 12:45 PM |
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
Posted by MrsPornStar
I am taking a prescription only because it was given to me. I think it's fine to take an OTC as long as there is 800 mcg of folic acid.
Did Dr Hanauer give you the prescription? I have an appointment with her next week.
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| Posted 4/3/08 12:46 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
My OBGYN said OTC is fine as long as it has 800 mg of folic acid. I take Target Brand
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| Posted 4/3/08 1:00 PM |
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Kissy331
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
My OB gave me a prescription when I told her I was going to start TTC. I have been on them for a year....
OTC is just as good as long as you have the Folic Acid like Hollie said...
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snowflake08
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
my OB gave me the name of OTC ones to get from GNC
she said she liked them better than the RX ones; but they are a little more $ because you cant use insurance.
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| Posted 4/3/08 1:24 PM |
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kmac
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
Posted by GossipQueen
Over the Counter or Prescribed is there a difference?
Until I get the BFP I'm taking CVS brand.
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| Posted 4/3/08 1:31 PM |
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
I currently take right now daily Women vitamins that contains Folic Acid 400 mcg. I think I should be fine with that no?
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CityNYGirl
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
If you are TTC I would take a vitamin that has 800mg.....400mg is ok but 800mg is best...
I take the GNC Prental that has 800mg and is very good on the stomach....
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| Posted 4/3/08 1:38 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
my doctor recommended Rainbow Light
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| Posted 4/3/08 2:53 PM |
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jlrj1219
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
I take over the counter ones. Rainbow Light. I haven't had any problems with them at all. 
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
Posted by GossipQueen
I currently take right now daily Women vitamins that contains Folic Acid 400 mcg. I think I should be fine with that no?
Ideally, you're going to want 800mg
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:21 PM |
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2under2mom
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
OTC is fine, I took that when I was pregnant 
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:22 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
Posted by MrsGreek
I take the GNC Prental that has 800mg and is very good on the stomach....
That's really good to know b/c the ones I was taking were making me so nauseous.
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:22 PM |
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
If I take the GNC Prenatal pills and the multi vitamin with the folic acid isn't that too much folic acid?
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:25 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
I take generic ones from CVS. It's the same thing. Only thing I would suggest is that you get a folic acid supplement.
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:26 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
Posted by GossipQueen
If I take the GNC Prenatal pills and the multi vitamin with the folic acid isn't that too much folic acid?
I know it would get you over 800mg a day - now whether that's too much or not I don't know.
I would do the prenatal from GNC and skip the multi vitamin. I know in my case the pre-nat I'm on is all I need to take.
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:28 PM |
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
I have an appointment with my doctor next week so I will ask her what I should take. Thanks for the help!!! 
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:35 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
This is honestly your best bet!
GL!
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| Posted 4/3/08 3:37 PM |
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Gina674
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Re: Prenatal vitamins
I'm taking prescription vitamins (Prenate DHA), mainly b/c my insurance covers them and I only pay $5 for a 90 day supply..
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