Can taking iron pills turn your stool black?


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Definitely! It can also cause you to become constipated, so drink PLENTY of water!!

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sure can
Time to involve a doctor!
Absolutely.
Yes very black...that is one of the side effects.
yes, over oral intake of iron pills, leads to malena
yes. so can pepto-bismol.
yeppers, sure can and will.
Consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can also cause black stools. Beets and tomatoes can sometimes make stools appear reddish. In these cases, your doctor can test the stool with a chemical to rule out the presence of blood.
You can get iron supplements in the health food store that won't make your stool black or cause constipation.


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