Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 158 Location: New York City
Folic Acid Questions. Posted: 11-19-04 12:00pm
Hello.... I haven't had my period since
september. I been off the birth control
pill since october 8... I got pregnant
last year from not taking the pill
right... This time has been the same..
Anyway... Im trying to get pregnant
reallllllll soon.. I was wondering that
if I buy folic acid at a pharmacy like
duane reade is it the same thing as what a
doctor would prescribe.. I don't know if
im pregnant now or not but I want to start
taking it now....
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querida
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 13 Location: Kansas City, MO
Posted: 11-19-04 12:59pm
Good for you for wanting to get started on
folic acid early. The most crucial time
for folic acid is before most women even
know they are pregnant, so it's good for
all women of childbearing age to take
it.
Yes, what you buy at the pharmacy is the
same as what your doctor would prescribe.
The only reason you might want to use your
doctor's prescription is if you have
insurance--especially insurance that will
let you get a 3-month supply for one
co-pay. It might be cheaper that way.
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mommax3
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Nov 2004 Posts: 1134 Location: Virginia
Posted: 11-19-04 13:40pm
querida
wrote:
good for you for wanting to
get started on folic acid early. The
most crucial time for folic acid is before
most women even know they are pregnant, so
it's good for all women of childbearing
age to take it.
Yes, what you buy at the pharmacy is the
same as what your doctor would prescribe.
The only reason you might want to use
your doctor's prescription is if you have
insurance--especially insurance that will
let you get a 3-month supply for one
co-pay. It might be cheaper that
way.
exactly, most doctors will tell you a year
on prenatals is good if you are planning
a baby, but atleast 3 mon..If it is a
surprise, start as soon as possible
