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When should i stop taking the iron before my colonoscopy?

Q: when should i stop taking the iron before my colonoscopy?

: Since only about 10% of oral iron is absorbed and the rest goes down your intestinal tract causing blackish stools, I recommend not taking oral iron for 2, preferably 4, weeks prior to your colonoscopy but checking with your gastroenterologist is best.

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Since only about 10% of oral iron is absorbed and the rest goes down your intestinal tract causing blackish stools, I recommend not taking oral iron for 2, preferably 4, weeks prior to your colonoscopy but checking with your gastroenterologist is best.

Answered 12/12/2022

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When should i stop taking the iron before my colonoscopy?

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