Is it possible I could be allergic to a new bottle of Folic Acid but same brand I've been taking?

10 May 2011

It is unlikely that the formulation would have changed, however please do read perhaps the new bottle would have some other active ingredients in addition to the Folic Acid.

However, it would be better that you did talk to a pharmacist or showed the new bottle of Folic Acid 400mcg to them.

Please take care!

10 May 2011

It could be that the manufacturer changed something in the inactive ingredients, and now there is something you are allergic to or are very sensitive to. Manufacturers can change
Their inactive ingredients at any time You might call the manufacturer (google their name and phone number) and ask if they've made any changes to the product recently. Also, you may
Be sensitive to an ingredient and when you started the new bottle it was fresh so you got a lot more of the allergen. In this case, a visit to an allergist at a very large hospital would be necessary, as they can usually test for binders, etc commonly used in inactive ingredients. The average allergist doesnt have the equipment to do such testing. I hope you can find what your allergy is and that it is an easy one to avoid.

11 May 2011

Hey iloveoyl,

•Some brands of Deplin may contain tartrazine dye (FD&C Yellow No. 5). This may cause an allergic reaction in some patients. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to tartrazine, ask your pharmacist if your product has tartrazine in it.

If the pharmacist changed brands which is quite possible then you maybe allergic to this dye in the pills. Please consult the pharmacist as soon as possible and stop taking the Folic acid until you discover the nature of the allergy.

Best wishes,

Laurie

11 May 2011

Remeber too that not all ingredients are listed. That have to be of a certain amount to be listed by FDA rules & regulaions. I have severe allergies, & have to watch this so very carefully...

15 May 2011

I have done all the research possible on the folic acid. I have now concluded the reaction is caused either from aspirin or Wellbutrin. I stopped taking the aspirin 4 days ago b/c that's what the dr suspected was the problem. I'm still breaking out in hives and itching like crazy. I'm now taking myself off the Wellbutrin. I'm not sure how long it will take to show improvement if either of these are the cause. Thank you everyone for the responses and I'm open to hear anything else you can give...