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I have threadworms and took a tablet but how long do they take to get out of my stools because they've been coming out for a week now?
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Can take up to 1: month to clear all the adult worms and the larvae, as well as the eggs they hatch. The medicine (albendazole? mebendazole?) would destroy the eggs and the worms take a little longer to go through your intestinal system. Have patience. If you still have SYMPTOMS and another 2 weeks pass, you may need an additional dose. Good luck.
Answered 10/3/2015
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