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Is Green Stool While On Folic Acid A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016
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Question : hello i have a concern im about to have a tummy tuck which i am taking folic,c1000,iron an b12 vitamins. ..is it normal for my poop to be dark geen
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Foe how long has your stool been this way?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

For how long has your stool been green? Are there any other symptoms like abdominal pains? Iron normally makes the stools dark and this is well known and should not be of any concern to you. Iron can also cause constipation. However, is this change in color coincides with the start of treatment with iron, that is totally expected and should’t cause any worries.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (40 minutes later)
yes my color change when i started taking them but im not constipated. ..an thank you for your help
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your kind words. Wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Green Stool While On Folic Acid A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Foe how long has your stool been this way? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. For how long has your stool been green? Are there any other symptoms like abdominal pains? Iron normally makes the stools dark and this is well known and should not be of any concern to you. Iron can also cause constipation. However, is this change in color coincides with the start of treatment with iron, that is totally expected and should’t cause any worries. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.