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See also: Folate, Folic Acid Xtra, Vitamin B12 w/Folic Acid

What is Folic Acid? Folic acid, also known as Vitamin M, Folacin, and Folate are forms of the water-soluble Vitamin B9. These occur naturally in food and can also be taken as supplements. Folic Acid is an important vitamin that supports the heart and plays a significant role in the formation of new cells.

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Reasons Taken

71 patients in the community are taking or have taken Folic Acid.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 37 52%
Other 20 28%
Brain fog 2 2%
Slow my MS progress 2 2%
Don't know 2 2%
disease-related symptoms 1 1%
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 1 1%
Fatigue 1 1%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Folic Acid.

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  0 mg day 0 day 0.8 mg day 1 mg day 1 day 2 mg day 3 mg day 6 mg day 11 mg day 100 mg day 400 mcg day 400 mg day 400 day 500 mg day 600 mcg day 800 mcg day 800 mg day 1000 mcg day 1200 mcg day 1600 mcg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 17 Number of Patients: 17 4 Number of Patients: 4 8 Number of Patients: 8 6 Number of Patients: 6 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Folic Acid or how long patients were taking Folic Acid before stopping.

Currently taking Folic Acid

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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2
4
7
7
16

Stopped taking Folic Acid

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
5
0
1
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Folic Acid (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 3 50% Other: 50%
Did not seem to work 2 33% Did not seem to work: 33%
Doctor's advice 1 17% Doctor's advice: 17%
Course of treatment ended 1 17% Course of treatment ended: 17%


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