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Is There A Alternative To Folic Acid Prescribed During Pregnancy?

Hi, i am 13 weeks pregnant now, i already visited my oB-gyne and she give me prescribed drug Folitect as Folic Acid, now, i bought some before and i already take all. now, i can not find this brand in some drug store near our house. can i change the brand of the folic acid i will take even if it is not the prescribed brand of my Ob? I am Apple, 23 years old, 50kgs and 5 2 height
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I really appreciate your concern, brad of drug is not important but the generic molecule matters the great it should not be changed no matter if you are changing the brand hope this information helps.
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Is There A Alternative To Folic Acid Prescribed During Pregnancy?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, brad of drug is not important but the generic molecule matters the great it should not be changed no matter if you are changing the brand hope this information helps.