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Taking Vitamin B12 For Megaloblastic Anemia, Taken Meftal For Pain. Dark Stools. Reason?

I had megaloblastic anemia 2-3 months ago....Due to B12 deficiency. Doctor recommended me to take B12 shot once a month. I forgot to take it last one and after 2 months gap i again took it. That day i also took Meftal tab for menses pain. Now i am getting dark colored stool but urine is normal color.. I am not having any specific symptoms because i am perfectly fine now. What could me the reason??
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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greetings.

as you are telling that you are taking vitamin B12.
there is a side effect as documented by some that b complex vitamins have this as there side effects.
if it persists or the problem increases kindly revert to your doctor for the examination.
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Taking Vitamin B12 For Megaloblastic Anemia, Taken Meftal For Pain. Dark Stools. Reason?

greetings. as you are telling that you are taking vitamin B12. there is a side effect as documented by some that b complex vitamins have this as there side effects. if it persists or the problem increases kindly revert to your doctor for the examination.