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Can Ambien Cause Black Stools?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Question: Can ambien cause black stool especially if diet contains lots of candy
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Please note that it is a rare but reported side effect of Ambien to cause black or tarry colored stools occurring in less than 1% of patients using it.

I hope I answered your question.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Can Ambien Cause Black Stools?

Brief Answer: Yes, it can. Detailed Answer: Hi, Please note that it is a rare but reported side effect of Ambien to cause black or tarry colored stools occurring in less than 1% of patients using it. I hope I answered your question. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist