When I was ttc and pregnant with both my girls I had to take Metamucil and coloxyl daily as the folic acid in my prenatals alone made me constipated. So, assuming that this will be the case again is it ok to take Metamucil or coloxyl? Do they sway?
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Thread: Folic acid and constipation
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May 26th, 2011, 01:06 AM #1Dream Vet
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Folic acid and constipation
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May 26th, 2011, 01:16 AM #2
I get bad constipated from fefol which had added iron in it, but just the folic acid alone doesn't
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May 26th, 2011, 01:24 AM #3Dream Vet
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May 26th, 2011, 01:57 AM #4
Probably not! I could not take iron for that reason even metamucil did not help! I found the cheapest folic acid that does not contain anything else (such as iron) is the ones they keep behind the counter must be a generic brand, 100tablets for under $4.00
The ones on the shelf like blackmores are heaps more!
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May 26th, 2011, 06:35 AM #5Dream Vet
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May 30th, 2011, 09:24 PM #6
So do the natures own FA have iron added?
I'm having constipation issues too and i'm wondering if it's because i upped my dose of AF?
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May 30th, 2011, 09:31 PM #7
I have no idea sorry as I only buy the ones from the chemist (MegaFol)these ones:
http://terrywhitewynnum.pharmacy4u.c...product/101286
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May 30th, 2011, 10:35 PM #8
Thanks for the link, we drop the amount of FA we take once we get pregnant right? I have Elevit here which I will start back up on probably after the 2WW if I'm pregnant that is. Maybe that lower dose won't effect me too much.
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May 31st, 2011, 01:54 AM #9
I will drop my dose, yes prob down to just what my bottle says
I took Elevit with my girls and that constipated me too.
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June 3rd, 2011, 10:25 AM #10
NONONONONONO!!!!! You must not quit OR dial back your folic acid when you're pregnant! Continue taking the elevated 2000 mcg dosage throughout the first trimester and then SLOWLY reduce your dosage over several weeks until you're taking the normal amount in your prenatals.
I think it's somewhat unlikely that FA is making people constipated, it may be something else you're taking/eating. Iron will FOR SURE upset your stomach.!!! Questions??Check out the NEW and improved Complete Index !!!
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