Prenatal vitamins same as Flintstones complete vitamins?

Question

I went to my first OB appointment yesterday and when I was sent to see the nutrisionist, I told her that my prenatal vitamins are making me really sick. I didn't use to have any problem taking them before I concieved, but for the last month I have had a lot of problems tring to swallow them and I usually end up trowing up. I have been cutting them in half and it is much easier to swallow them but they still make me sick, so she told me to buy the Flintstones vitamins and she told me to take 2 a day. I did buy them yesterday and when I got home I compared the daily value on both, my prenatal vitamins have more daily values on each mineral an vitamin thant the Flinstons, however some match and some don't. Another thing is it says to take only 1 tablet for adults so I don't know if I should take 2. Has any of you done this before? My friend told me that the doctor prescribed her the chewables and they do taste better but I am afraid I will be getting too much or not enough. Serious posts.

Answer 1

No, prenatal vitamins are different from any other vitamins out there...even chewable childrens vitamins. The next time you're a the drug store, compare a bottle of prenatal vitamins to a bottle of Centrum. Prenatals are lower in several vitamins that can harm your baby in large doses. Vitamin A is one of them, but I can't remember the other.

Answer 2

Flintstones Complete Vitamins

Answer 3

I did the chewable thing for a while cuz I was too sick to take my prenatals. They don't have the same nutrients as the prenatals but the doc is just trying to make sure you have some kind of vitamin in your system. It's better to take them and not worry about it than it is to puke up your prenatal. Don't worry about taking two, your growing a baby and need the boost.

Answer 4

I took 2 flintstone vitamins a day while I was pregnant. My doctor said it was fine. A lot of women take something else than the prenatal vitamins because the prenatal vitamins make them sick. The main thing you need to make sure is that you get a lot of folic acid. My baby is completely healthy.

Answer 5

Flintstone Complete

Answer 6

I had trouble taking my prenatal vitamins too. My doctor switched brand and it helped. Take them after a meal and with lots of water. the vitamins are different in prenatal vitamins for many reasons. Folic acid in early pregnancy is essential for a healthy baby. I guess the Flintstones are better than none, but I would ask your dotor again about trying a different brand.

Answer 7

I would really not worry too much because this is coming from a doctor. It is not uncommon for women to not be able to take the prenatals so I am sure this is something that has been deeply researched. Just relax and take the chewables I am sure a doctor would not put you in harms way.

Answer 8

Ok, first, call the doctor again.

One main thing that you need more of is folic acid to prevent birth defects, and those Flinstone ones may not have enough.

Also, too much or too little of certain vitamins and minerals can cause problems, so before you start taking them, get your doctor to tell you again that it is ok, and tell them the differences (just to show that you are paying attention).

Good luck!

Answer 9

When I was pregnant with my first one,I would get so sick off taking the prenantls. To even open the bottle and get a wiff of what they smelled liked would litterly get me sick, Told my doc about it and she said it was pointless to take them if I kept getting sick off them. she told me takew two flinstone vitamen complete everyday and that was fine. I've got a perfectly healthy two and a half year ol d girl.

Answer 10

my doctor said that i could take childrens vitamins because my prenatals were making me sick they dont harm the baby just make it easier for you to take them. i love my childrens vitamins!