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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with gastroenteritis yesterday and my nausea won't go away after taking the dissolvable zofran about 40 minutes ago. is it safe to take pepto bismol yet?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sure: just remember it will darken your bowel movements (stools) ....do not let that alarm you! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 5/9/2021

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