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What Causes Green Colored Stool With Diarrhea While On Lexapro?
My 90 yr old mother took Lexapro (Dr. doubled her dosage) She has been in pain and is now passing green stool with diharrea. Note: She stopped taking the drug after the first dosage made her so ill. Is this ok? Worried about the green stool as well.
Since she was using laxative and may cause osmotic diarrhea and may be greenish in color due to food intake imparting such color. It may resolve within a day or two but stop the drug and give her good hydration. Probiotics and oral rehydration salts may also be given.
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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Green Colored Stool With Diarrhea While On Lexapro?
Hi, Since she was using laxative and may cause osmotic diarrhea and may be greenish in color due to food intake imparting such color. It may resolve within a day or two but stop the drug and give her good hydration. Probiotics and oral rehydration salts may also be given. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician