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Old 12-06-2007, 03:42 PM
Becca Boo Becca Boo is offline
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Default Does taking 2 prenatal pills in 1 day, hurt anything?

The other night I took my prenantal pill and layed down to go to sleep. About 45 minutes afterwards, I got sick and I could tell the pill was mixed in with it. Then I took another one and went to bed. Thankfully, I kept that one down. I figured that it wouldn't hurt anything because the first one didn't stay in my system. Am I right? or could that be too much in one night?


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Old 12-06-2007, 03:42 PM
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you really shouldnt do that, you can overdose on them, just wait until your next dose, just like if you miss one, dont take it if its closer to your next dose.
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Old 12-06-2007, 03:42 PM
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No, you just won't absorb all the vitamins you took. Be careful. Any more than 2, and there are certain vitamins you can OD on (like vit A) that aren't made noticealbe on the labels.

If you threw up part of the first pill, then it's ok to take another one. Next time, make sure to eat before taking your vitamin and don't lay down for at least an hour. Prenatals can give you heartburn.

You should take your prenatal vits in the morning, as you don't absorb vitamins during your sleep, but during the day. Most vitamins are absorbed before 12noon. That is why breakfast is so important.
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Old 12-06-2007, 03:43 PM
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Not really if It is a one time thing.
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Old 12-06-2007, 03:43 PM
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Since you threw up, it is probably good that you took another one. However, I have heard that if it stays in your stomach longer than 30 minutes, it is not necessary to take another one. I would double check with your doctor or pharmacist about your prenatal just to be sure. It is not bad that you took two in one day, but don't do that several days in a row without specific instructions because some of the vitamins and minerals can store up in your body. Others that are ingested more than needed will just come out in your waste.
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