A member asked:

I've been taking iron pills for 8 months and for the last 3 days my stole isn't black anymore. should i go see a doctor ?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

No ....: The amount of iron absorbed may vary from day to day. Some days it may result in a dark stool; other days not. Some people who take iron never have a dark stool. All is good. Make sure you understand why and for how long you are to take extra iron. Good wishes:)

Answered 3/27/2015

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