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What is Folic Acid?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Folic Acid Prescription Acido Folico Folvite Show all

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See also: Folinic Acid NOW Methyl B-12 Nurokind LC Superior Source Methylcobalamin (B-12) with B-6 and Folic Acid

Folic acid is an important nutrient which may be useful in the prevention of atherosclerosis and neural tube birth defects. In addition, it has been used for anemias, depression, and osteoporosis. It is available in prescription and over the counter preparations.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Increase effect of another treatment 345 91
Mixed connective tissue disease 273 12
General health 270 80
Vitamin B12 deficiency 154 16
Treat side effects of another treatment 99 24
Rheumatoid arthritis 88 16

Show all 115 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 5286 patients that have taken Folic Acid

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 6
Mild 4
None 262

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Folic Acid

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal bloating 1
Accidental overdose 1
Anxious mood 1
Dry skin 1
Dry throat 1
Hair loss 1

Show all 13 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Folic Acid

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 56
Course of treatment ended 49
Doctor's advice 46
Did not seem to work 39
Personal research 14
Side effects too severe 11
Expense 5
Change in health plan coverage 3
See all 207 patients who've stopped taking Folic Acid

Duration

Stopped taking Folic Acid

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 16
1 - 6 months 44
6 months - 1 year 36
1 - 2 years 43
2 - 5 years 41
5 - 10 years 17
10 years or more 13
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 208
Usually 44
Sometimes 11
Never taken as prescribed 12
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 5
A little hard to take 26
Not at all hard to take 242
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 4
< $25 113
Not specified 157

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Folic Acid after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Cevimeline (Evoxac) 1

Patients stopped taking Folic Acid and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Leucovorin 1
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23 patient evaluations for Folic Acid

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Jan 9, 2021 (Started Dec 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anemy)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anemia)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 1, 2016 (Started Jan 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 2 mg Twice daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 16, 2016 (Started Jan 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 27, 2016 (Started Jan 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 11, 2016 (Started Jan 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.8 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 31, 2015 (Started Jan 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.8 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 9, 2015 (Started Jan 18, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 other Twice daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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