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I'm a vegan and take nexium (esomeprazole) every day in the morning. also lo loestrin for birth control. i had bright green stool. could any of those cause it?
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Not the meds: However since you are vegan, if you are eating a lot of dark greens that would make sense.
Answered 5/5/2015
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No: Given your likely diet as a vegan, your green stools are related to something you are.
Answered 5/5/2015
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