Can I Take folic acid and prenatal vitamins Together?

SUMMARY:

Taking folic acid together with a prenatal vitamin is generally considered safe and is commonly done because prenatal vitamins usually include folic acid. Review the total folic acid amount from both products to avoid exceeding recommended supplement limits and consult a healthcare provider if you have special medical conditions or are on other medications.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Typical prenatal vitamins already contain folic acid (commonly 400–800 mcg); adding a separate folic acid supplement may increase total daily intake. The main concern is exceeding the tolerable upper intake (commonly cited as 1,000 mcg synthetic folic acid/day) or masking vitamin B12 deficiency—talk to your provider if you have known B12 deficiency, take high-dose folate (prescribed 4 mg), or have other medical concerns. Also confirm other micronutrient totals in prenatal products (for example vitamin A) to avoid excess.