What is Folic Acid?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: Folic AcidBrand:
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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How do members experience Folic Acid?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase effect of another treatment | 347 | 101 | |
| General health | 282 | 90 | |
| Mixed connective tissue disease | 274 | 13 | |
| Vitamin B12 deficiency | 154 | 16 | |
| Treat side effects of another treatment | 99 | 25 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Accidental overdose | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 | |
| Dry throat | 1 | |
| Hair loss | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 280 |
Member evaluations
Cagedbrd
evaluated on Jul 10, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for systemic lupus erythematosus: None
- Side effects: None
toyotaas
evaluated on Jan 14, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for folic acid deficiency: Major
- Side effects: None
SimonG
evaluated on Sep 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for lung cancer: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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