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A member asked:
Do prenatal vitamins cause constipation? i'm not pregnant that i know of just taking them for the vitamins.
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Iron: Iron is a common cause of constipation. Check to see if your vitamins contain iron. If they do, take a stool softener to counteract the constipation.
Answered 12/29/2013
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