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Is It Normal To Have Dark Green Stool, Diarrhea After Taking Pepto Bismol For Stomach Ache And Nausea?

Yesterday I had a really bad stomach ache and felt very nauseous all day so I took some pepto bismal for relief and it made me feel a lot better. but now today my stool is dark green and still the consistency of diarrhea is this normal or should I see a doctor.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Hi,

The nausea and stomach ache might be related to stomach flu.

It is normal for the stool to run out dark green and consistency of diarrhea after taking pepto bismol.

Do not worry, it will go away after some days unless you will keep taking the pepto bismol for longer.

All the best!
Dr.Alba
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Is It Normal To Have Dark Green Stool, Diarrhea After Taking Pepto Bismol For Stomach Ache And Nausea?

Hi, The nausea and stomach ache might be related to stomach flu. It is normal for the stool to run out dark green and consistency of diarrhea after taking pepto bismol. Do not worry, it will go away after some days unless you will keep taking the pepto bismol for longer. All the best! Dr.Alba