Can I Take These?

Can You Take Folate / Folic Acid and Metformin Together?

No documented interaction was identified between folate and metformin in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Folate / Folic Acid page and Metformin page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

Folate's NIH fact sheets do not mention metformin. Metformin's FDA label does not mention folate or folic acid.

No documented interaction was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

Both substances' own current authoritative sources were checked directly, full text, in both directions. (Metformin is separately documented elsewhere in this project as interacting with vitamin B12, not folate specifically.)

What the sources say

Folate — Consumer — NIH Office of Dietary SupplementsMetformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP — FDA Prescribing Information — Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (via DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Last reviewed 2026-08-24

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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