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Why can't you take iron pills when you are getting a capsule endoscopy?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

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Color: mainly because it changes the color of your intestinal secretions and stool. It also causes constipation. Therefore it may preclude you to have an optimal examination. Most patients getting a capsule endoscopy have anemia, however stopping it for a few days prior to the test is ok and recommended.

Answered 11/5/2016

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A member asked:

Why can't you take iron pills when you are getting a capsule endoscopy?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

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