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What does it do?
This product is commonly used in pregnancy, and in the treatment of folate deficiency. It contains folate, an important chemical needed for cell division.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Folic Acid is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Dietary Supplement | 40% |
| Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention | 27% |
| Methotrexate Side-Effects | 20% |
| Anemia | 8% |
| Pregnancy | 3% |
General Information:
- 6.7
- Folic Acid Average Satisfaction Score
- 78% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Folic Acid.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 10,000 users taking Folic Acid (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
Comments
Global Patient Feedback for Folic Acid (Folic Acid)
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I have been taking folic acid and B12 and certainly found an improvement in my overall well being, especially with memory. I have not ever gained weight as a result of either. B12 can help appetite, but so long as you stay off junk food you are fine.
- 49 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-09-30 17:53:14
does folic acid make me gain weight ? 21 year old female
- Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-04-23 21:23:50
I have been diagnosed with anemia and the drug that was prescribed is FOLITAB tm 500. I have taken these tablets for 30 days and my doctor wishes me to continue. I am scheduled for a blood test next week and if the test checks out ok is there a purpose incontinuing the drug. I am concerned about this.
- 87 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-03-31 11:22:07
