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What Causes Green Stool After Taking Laxative Pill?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Jul 2016
Question: I was constipated last night and took three small coated laxative pills. this morning I was able to have a bowel movment . when I was cleaning up I noticed a greenish tinge. is that something to be concerned with?
I do still have some discomfort on my upper left side
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Greenish poop

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

Green stool usually is not a problem. It can be from things that you ate such as green leafy vegetables, and from green food coloring, including what might be in medicine. So I wouldn't be concerned - it should go away.

Can you describe the discomfort in your left upper abdomen? Is it constant, crampy, sharp, feel like fullness?

Does it increase or decrease with eating?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh

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What Causes Green Stool After Taking Laxative Pill?

Brief Answer: Greenish poop Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, Green stool usually is not a problem. It can be from things that you ate such as green leafy vegetables, and from green food coloring, including what might be in medicine. So I wouldn't be concerned - it should go away. Can you describe the discomfort in your left upper abdomen? Is it constant, crampy, sharp, feel like fullness? Does it increase or decrease with eating?