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Applies to folic acid: capsule, solution, tablet
Along with its needed effects, folic acid may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking folic acid:
Rare
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to folic acid: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral tablet
GastrointestinalRare (less than 0.1%): Mild gastrointestinal upset, nausea, abdominal distension, flatulence
Nausea, abdominal distension, and flatulence were reported in patients taking 15 mg folic acid daily for 1 month.
Nervous systemBitter or bad taste, altered sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, overactivity, and impaired judgement were reported in patients taking 15 mg folic acid daily for 1 month.
Increased seizure incidence was seen in some epileptic patients receiving phenobarbital, primidone, or diphenylhydantoin.
Frequency not reported: Bitter or bad taste, altered sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, overactivity, impaired judgement, increased incidence of seizures in some epileptic patients
HypersensitivityRare (less than 0.1%): Allergic responses (including erythema, skin rash, itching, general malaise, respiratory difficulty due to bronchospasm), anaphylaxis (including shock)
MetabolicRare (less than 0.1%): Anorexia
Frequency not reported: Decreased vitamin B12 serum levels, worsening symptoms of B12 deficiency
Anorexia was reported in patients taking 15 mg folic acid daily for 1 month.
Decreased vitamin B12 serum levels was reported with prolonged folic acid therapy.
OtherFrequency not reported: Decreased diphenylhydantoin serum levels
Decreased diphenylhydantoin serum levels were reported in patients taking 5 or 15 mg folic acid daily.
PsychiatricIrritability, excitement, mental depression, and confusion were reported in patients taking 15 mg folic acid daily for 1 month.
Frequency not reported: Irritability, excitement, mental depression, confusion
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Folic Acid (www.drugs.com/folic_acid.html).
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