A member asked:

My mother stopped her iron presc 3 weeks ago & on the iron she had hard stools; past 3 days she has diarhea. is this normal & how long will it last?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Very common: To have constipation with iron supplements. Also after stopping the medicine your body is adjusting. Should slow down next couple of days. If continues follow with your PCP

Answered 5/12/2014

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