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I've been taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen (not together) because of the fevers i've been having over last 2 days. i'm producing black/dark stool?
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Risk of intestinal b: The black stoll could be a ulcer that is bleeding especailly if it is tar like and sticky. We call this melena You need to contact your physician as this could be serious
Answered 8/17/2015
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Stop ibuprofen: See your health care provider if the black stools persist after stopping the ibuprofen.
Answered 8/17/2015
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