Poll - Prenatal Vitamins

cocojack10 · March 2009

Do you take prescription prenatal vitamins, or just over the counter vitamins?

My RE prescribed Folgard for additional Folic Acid. When I was pg, she also gave me prescription vitamins, but never filled the prescription, as I m/c immediately. I actually decided to fill it and take those as oppose to the regular Centrum I was taking... no real reason why. I'm in the 2WW, and am very hopeful for this cycle. I just want to be prepared.

Sara Scissors · March 2009

I was actually prescribed Folgard today since my positive beta yesterday. They said I need 4 mg of folic acid. I am to take it twice a day, my precription pnv and baby aspirin. All those are for my MTHFR, before that diagnosis I was just on Target brand pnv.

epphd · March 2009

I took one month of Rx (primacare one) but they were discontinued. My RE said that any over the counter multi is fine as long as I get 800mcg of folate or more.

I actually prefer this because I have high iron and have been told to take vitamins without iron. All prenatals have iron, so instead I take a senior formula multi (no iron) and supplemental folate. I also take fish oil, a Rx vitamin D supplement, calcium, and mega-antioxidant blend. If I actually get pregnant I'll probably switch to a Rx prenatal assuming the iron situation can be sorted out.

AtlJuneBride · March 2009

I don't take prenatals. I hate swallowing pills and the huge met pills that I have to take are enough for me, so My RE said I could take chewable Flinstone vitamins, so that's what I do!

susanc07 · March 2009

i started out taking primacare, then due to a mix-up with the pharmacy, i started taking one-a-day prenatals until i could get my new rx.

my RE said they the over-the-counters don't give you enough folic acid - that there is a limit to the amount they can have in them. so now i am taking prescription prenate.

k827 · March 2009

I was taking Target brand and then when i started bc for ivf i was told to take a RX prental plus so now i take that.

JackieMac824 · March 2009

Over the counter pre natals.

m&m2006 · March 2009

i take target brand prenatals. both my RE and my husband said that those were fine.

ladychicago · March 2009

OTC - Rainbow Light Pre Natals

lnle · March 2009

Target brand - my RE has never even asked me what kind I take - just wants to know I'm taking something.

I also take fish oil, calcium, and probiotics when I remember.

igh0318 · March 2009

I take OTC prenatals along with additional OTC folic acid.

Cassie D · March 2009

I was taking Target PNV's but my RE just switched me to Duet DHA.

cherylk · March 2009

I take OTC prenatals. Perfect prenatal organics.

samk213 · March 2009

I take OTC Target prenatals which have 800mcg of folic acid and also take 3 additional folic acid pills that have 800mcg each, so I'm getting about 3.2mg of folic acid. If I end up PG I'd like to switch to a RX prenatal so I don't have to take so many dang pills. I also take a Vit. C, B6, B12, CoQ10, Baby Asprin and 14 wheatgrass pills. Thank goodness I'm a good pill taker.

negrilbride07 · March 2009

OTC CVS brand

jlcrane78 · March 2009

I take OTC Target ones, and they seem to get the job done.

cocojack10 · March 2009

samk213:
I take OTC Target prenatals which have 800mcg of folic acid and also take 3 additional folic acid pills that have 800mcg each, so I'm getting about 3.2mg of folic acid. If I end up PG I'd like to switch to a RX prenatal so I don't have to take so many dang pills. I also take a Vit. C, B6, B12, CoQ10, Baby Asprin and 14 wheatgrass pills. Thank goodness I'm a good pill taker.

cocojack10 · March 2009

samk213:
I take OTC Target prenatals which have 800mcg of folic acid and also take 3 additional folic acid pills that have 800mcg each, so I'm getting about 3.2mg of folic acid. If I end up PG I'd like to switch to a RX prenatal so I don't have to take so many dang pills. I also take a Vit. C, B6, B12, CoQ10, Baby Asprin and 14 wheatgrass pills. Thank goodness I'm a good pill taker.

Holy Crapolas! LOL

RFBsbride · March 2009

I take Trader Joe's prenatal vitamins and an additional folic acid tablet - also from Trader Joe's.

mybobble · March 2009

I take the ooc Target brand vitamins. I was told that these were fine by both my ob & re. At my next apt I am going to ask about them again. If she wants to prescribe a pnv I'll take that instead.

Ke11y · March 2009

I've taken a prescription PNV for the last few years called Prenate Premier. It works well and I've never had any side effects. It's a big ole horse pill, though!

HazelEyes730 · March 2009

I take a prescription pre natal. They are free at meijer. So if you have one by you ask your dr. for a script and take it there. Meijer has a list of the ones that are free.

Mainer-in-Texas · March 2009

Target PNV and Expecta DHA (my OB asked me to start taking the DHA). I also take B-complex.

Mrs.LisaP · March 2009

I used to take the otc Target brand, but for the last 7 months or so I have been taking prescription ones called Prenatal Plus.

2linesplease · March 2009

I take Vitafol OB + DHA and Folgard.

SigmundsGirl · March 2009

OTC - CVS brand

yogisunam · March 2009

I stopped taking prenatals a few months ago when my pescription ran out. I take regular multi's along with a folic acid supplement.

futuremrsmikea · March 2009

I take the prescription Duet DHA ones. I was taking Target ones, but liked that these had DHA in them.

kristinem17 · March 2009

Yes, I take a prescription pre-natal called CitraNatal + DHA - it is 2 pills. I have been on them now for 13 months. They cost me $50 a month approx at CVS - had I have known when I started them that we had MFI and that it would take us time to get PG, I probably would have not accepted the script and just taken an over the counter PNV ... I do like them though and will just continue with them, unless my IVF RE changes them....

berryblndgirl · March 2009

I take OTCs made by Rainbow Light.

taraandkyle06 · March 2009

i take over the counter prenatal vitamins - the Target brand is what i like best.

jktupis · March 2009

for the past six months I have been taking a Prenate Elite (prescription)
prior to that I took GNC vitamin pack for pregnancy

koyn · March 2009

I take isotonix prenatals (powder mixed with water better absorbed) and I don't have to swallow big pills.

Stace26 · March 2009

I take a prescribed brand, Citranatal Assure.

momma mimi · March 2009

I take the prescription ones too. I can't remember the name though as I've just started them with this cycle with my new RE.

Temp848906437505510 · April 2009

I've been taking prescription prenatals for over 3 years. My doctor prescribed them and I didn't question it.

hopecounts · April 2009

I take over the counter Prenatals, but I've made my own folgard like combination of b vitamins and extra folic acid. I also take omega 3 supplements.

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