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What Causes Vomiting While On Folic Acid During Pregnancy?

Hi.. I'm 7 week pregnant now and my doctor prescribed me folic acid 5 mg tablet to take daily, but once i started taking this tablet i felt very sick with more vomiting and tiredness. I met another doctor regarding this tablet and she suggested me New Folinal plus. Is it as effective as folic acid 5 mg ?. Is it good for me to continue with this ?..

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Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Vomiting and tiredness is usually observed during early pregnancy. It can also be a side effect of ingestion of folic acid. The composition of the two preparations is different in that the latter contains methyl folate, which is considered ideal to ensure better bio-availability. Please go ahead with the medication as suggested by your consultant. You may also ask for preparations to curtail vomiting. Please make sure you get enough rest, proper hydration and frequent small easily digestible meals. Hope this helps.
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What Causes Vomiting While On Folic Acid During Pregnancy?

Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Vomiting and tiredness is usually observed during early pregnancy. It can also be a side effect of ingestion of folic acid. The composition of the two preparations is different in that the latter contains methyl folate, which is considered ideal to ensure better bio-availability. Please go ahead with the medication as suggested by your consultant. You may also ask for preparations to curtail vomiting. Please make sure you get enough rest, proper hydration and frequent small easily digestible meals. Hope this helps.