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Once you've taken all medication of albenza (albendazole) for pinworms is it normal for stool to come out quick and have a lot.. mines even a bright brown color?
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Albenza (albendazole): Each individual may respond differently to the drug. It may increase transit time for stooling or not.
Answered 12/18/2013
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