Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.
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Side Effects Of Folic AcidNHS medicines information on side effects of folic acid and what you can do to cope.Like all medicines, folic acid can cause side effects in some people. But many people have no side effects or only minor ones. Common side effectsThere are things you can do to help cope if you get these side effects of folic acid: Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or does not go away. Serious allergic reactionIn rare cases, folic acid can cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Other side effectsThese are not all the side effects of folic acid. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet.
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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