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I have sle and i'm taking etodolac. i'm having dark, tarry stools; should i be worried?
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Yes: Dark, tarry stools can be a sign that you are bleeding in your gut. Etodolac can cause this. You should call your physician and be evaluated.
Answered 12/8/2015
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Yes: Dark, tarry stools might be a sign of irritation and bleeding in the GI system. Call your doctor.
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