Comparing Folic Acid vs Chromium Picolinate
Folic acid | Chromium picolinate |
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Folic acid | Chromium picolinate |
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Prescription and OTC
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (also called vitamin B9) which is necessary for proper growth and development and several other vital bodily processes. All women of childbearing age should... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency. chromium picolinate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Folic acid has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Chromium picolinate has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 23 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: folic acid side effects in more detail. |
See also: chromium picolinate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
FA-8, FaLessa, Folacin-800, Folvite | Chromium GTF, Cr-GTF, CRM | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with folic acid:
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A total of 79 drugs are known to interact with chromium picolinate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
June 02, 1947 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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