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A member asked:
How long after stopping iron pills will your stools not be black anymore? i get too constipated with them
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It can vary: But there are different forms of iron, many which do not constipate. Ask your doctor about switching to a different form of iron. Also, you might want to investigate why you are anemic and need iron. There can be many reasons for the anemia but just taking iron without determining the cause can pose a problem for you. Get it properly evaluated.
Answered 6/22/2018
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