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Posted on Tue, 21 Mar 2017
Question: Hi, am 7w 7days pregnant, current on Duphaston 1x2 daily, folic acid 5MG daily and metfomin 1x2 daily. is ok if I start taking prenatal vitamins and minerals also?
Am afraid as I think I will be overdosing my baby. please advice. Attachment include supplement am planning to take.
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to take supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attachments and in my opinion you don't need these supplements at all.
Just folic acid and duphaston will suffice.
Continue metformin if advised by your doctor and that's all.
All the best
Regards
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Suggest Essential Supplements For A Healthy Pregnancy

Brief Answer: No need to take supplements Detailed Answer: Hello dear, thanks for writing to us. I have seen the attachments and in my opinion you don't need these supplements at all. Just folic acid and duphaston will suffice. Continue metformin if advised by your doctor and that's all. All the best Regards