Folic Acid

[jones7676]

My oncologist directed me to quit taking my multi vitamin because it contains Folic Acid. I noticed it is also in the Wheat Germ that I was adding to my "power smoothies". I did not question him further at my last appointment - I assumed I would see info on the web or in this forum. I'm not sure if the issue is with Tykerb/Xeloda or the Zometa I receive. Obviously, I will be questioning him further about it this Thursday. Has anyone else heard anything about this or been instructed to stop Folic acid intake?

[hutchibk]

Folic acid can make the side effects of Tykerb/Xeloda markedly worse, that is why they don't want you to take it... I can't take multi vits or B complex because of the folic acid.

[jones7676]

Thanks for the info - I'm trying to figure out what vitamins I should take in lieu of the multivitamin.....any input from anyone is welcome