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What Causes Black Stools After Taking Aspirin And Aleve?

I m taking a higher dose of aspirin(325 mg) for my stent,plus I m taking Aleve Q12hrs for my arthritis so lately I have stomach upset then I keep on going to the bathroom. My stools color went black.my husband has dexilant so I take it for 2 days now.....do you think it s okay.....
Fri, 13 Oct 2017
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Hello there,
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Aspirin causes gastric irritation and at high doses wil cause mild bleeding, the same blood changes colour to black when expelled along with stool due to iron content in blood.

Aleve also contributes to gastric bleeding if taken with aspirin and thus may lead to gastric ulcer in long run. dexilant will help to reduce acidity and gastric bleeding to some extent but not completely.

it's better to switch to other pain reliever for arthritis and not Aleve as there are many options with some pain relievers not having gastric sideffects. And to reconsider the dosage of aspirin or other alternative drugs (antiplatelets) as you have undergone stenting , please discuss this with your treating cardiologist.


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What Causes Black Stools After Taking Aspirin And Aleve?

Hello there, welcome to healthcare magic. Aspirin causes gastric irritation and at high doses wil cause mild bleeding, the same blood changes colour to black when expelled along with stool due to iron content in blood. Aleve also contributes to gastric bleeding if taken with aspirin and thus may lead to gastric ulcer in long run. dexilant will help to reduce acidity and gastric bleeding to some extent but not completely. it s better to switch to other pain reliever for arthritis and not Aleve as there are many options with some pain relievers not having gastric sideffects. And to reconsider the dosage of aspirin or other alternative drugs (antiplatelets) as you have undergone stenting , please discuss this with your treating cardiologist. I hope this solves your query. Thank you.