Who took higher doses of folic acid? 5mg+?

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Hi all. I was prescribed 5mg (5000 mcg) folic acid by my RE, but never told when to stop. So I took it from conception to about 17 weeks. 
I’ve heard that this is too much and can cause autism, and mask b12 deficiency in mom, etc. 
Ease my mind!! I can’t be the only one who took that high of a dose for that long? My OB never said anything. I’m calling for bloodwork on Monday morning. 
Thanks in advance 💞

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Folic acid is B9. Like all the B vitamins it is water soluble, so whatever your body doesn't use you will pee out. Can make your urine bright yellow too despite how much water you drink. 
You should be ok, but you could probably back off to 2 mg now. (Your prenatal vitamin plus 800 mcg)

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I take an extra 3 mg on top of my prenatal and k have to continue them through out my pregnancy.

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Yeahh, someone please let me know.

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Hmm did you post about this a few weeks ago? If not, then someone else had the same situation. I know that doesn’t give answers, but it might make you feel better!

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Following in case anyone has new insights as I’m in the same boat. Was taking 5000mcg daily from 7-16 weeks and I have major anxiety over it now after reading the available research.

Who took higher doses of folic acid? 5mg+?

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