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If my dietary supplement is causing thick brown discharge, then should i stop taking them?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Yes: If you definatively feel the supplements are causing your discharge then stopping them would be a good idea. Get the discharge evaluated to assure you need no further treatment.

Answered 4/6/2013

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A member asked:

If my dietary supplement is causing thick brown discharge, then should i stop taking them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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