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Took pepto 3 days ago stools are still black/brown, tarry, smelly, stomach hurts, burns, bloated, & diarrhea. loss 2lbs, dizzy, sick, have uctd.ideas?

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Evaluation: While pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause dark stools, persistent black, tarry stools with dizziness and weight loss needs further evaluation. See your physician ASAP.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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A member asked:

Took pepto 3 days ago stools are still black/brown, tarry, smelly, stomach hurts, burns, bloated, & diarrhea. loss 2lbs, dizzy, sick, have uctd.ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

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