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Can taking ferrous sulfate supplements cause dark green/black stools?

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Oral iron : Yes, for sure. Famous and familiar side effect. Our intestines can absorb at most 20 percent of iron from a tablet. 80-90 percent will pass mixed with stool and mucus.

Answered 12/13/2020

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Possibly: I'm aware that Iron digestion causes dark black or green stools. Chemical digestion is responsible for this. I would continue the Iron and inform your doctor in case they would like to perform tests.

Answered 6/7/2019

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