Sourkandy19
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« on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:27 AM » |
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My Dr. Gave me a script for prenatals, (Prenate DHA) I think mostly because his office supports the company because they have all kinds of samples of this stuff....Anyway, they are $50 a month even with my health insurance, and don't come in a generic.... Wondering if you ladies know of any really good over the counter ones, or of presciption ones that possibly come in generic. (I'd do anything for my baby, but 50 bucks for vitamins a month when I know there are cheaper just as good ones, seems a bit too expensive for me) Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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echoedmemories
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:28 AM » |
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My doctor told me all I needed was Folic Acid.Anything else is unneccessary.
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CassyC
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:29 AM » |
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BabyBoyDue12009
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:30 AM » |
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I take the Target brand pre natal vitamins. Whichever one you chose, make sure that they have Folic Acid in them, it helps with brain development. No need to pay $50/mth for them unless it's medically necessary.
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allysmommy
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:33 AM » |
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i bought my prenatal vitamins at wal mart, they are the one a day brand with DHA- dr said they were the same as the prescription but alot cheaper
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purplefrogmurtletree
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:35 AM » |
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I use over the counter Materna (Centrum brand - they have tonnes of different blends)I've never paid more than $20 a bottle and that gives you 100 vitamins. So just over 3 months. I'm in my 3rd trimester. They have a nice coating - so they go down smooth....(I tired generic store brand and although a whopping $5 cheaper - the aftertaste was sick!)Any who. My hair grows like crazy! My NAILS are so long - and grow so fast - I have to cut them - CUT them weekly....My face is clearer than it's ever been and I'm sure if I didn't have twins sucking all my energy - I'd have lots of energy too!! Definitely recommend this brand.
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GulnoraA
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« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:36 AM » |
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I would suggest to go to Whole foods, and get from in there. It will cost half of the price you are paying now, and it is organic.Plus, you can always ask for another samples, like I did. They should give several for a choice.I'm having these prenate DHA, and i like it.Anyway, congratulations!
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:38 AM » |
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any vitamins is fine, my Doctor did same for me, gave me punch of vitamins for $90 with my insurance! actually i am not talking them yet. you will be fine! good luck
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MommieToBe
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:39 AM » |
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my doctor didn't even give me a script. He told to get them at a drug store and to get some that are high in folic acid im currently taking stuarts prenatal granite there lke 35$ a bottle but you get a hundred and they should last u the first like 3 months but they are high in everything, my hair has already started to grow and ive only been taking them for about 2 weeks. Just go to CVS or something they have a crap load of prenatals that u can choose from
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misslissa121
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2008, 01:04:40 AM » |
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The ones the doc prescribed me were 40 a month with my insurance, but they do offer a generic form of it. I would ask if he could write you out a prescription for the generic form. If it's a pre-made prescription pad for that brand, the pharmacy will only fill it with that one, but if he writes it out they will give you the generic. My doctors office also unloaded about 2 months worth of the vitamins on me because I was the only one that needed the extra iron ones due to having twins. I would call and ask, they can always call the prescription in to your pharmacy. I would ask the doctor if there is a reason why he wanted you on that specific one. I had to have the prescribed one because I could not support two babies on the regular vitamins and diet alone.
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