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Since starting iron, stool is darker and consistency is different. is darker, stickier stool normal after starting iron pills?
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Yes: taking iron supplements usually makes the stool darker in color, sometimes even approaching black. It is of no concern unless the stool is black and tarry, which can be a sign of internal bleeding. Good luck.
Answered 8/4/2015
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