undigested medicine

[bonniejflory]

My GI doctor is running a lot of test to find out exactly what is causing my pain and diarrhea. My other doctor put me on a time release medication. I started passing them in my stools. Is that normal?


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[BrokenPoodle]

I stumbled onto this page/comment while doing my own search.  I wish I had information for you, but I also have had this happen.  I noticed something odd floating in the toilet after a BM... It was pill shaped, but bigger than any pills I take.  I noticed it again tonight!  :(  I needed to know.  I fished it out (don't ask, but I didn't use my hands...) Anyway, I used toilet paper to "break" it open (it was soft), and it was all white inside, like a pill...I am pretty sure it is one of my metformin, but slightly swollen due to absorbing liquids in my stomach/bowel.  My question is... if it is able to absorb liquids...why didn't it just dissolve like it is supposed to??  I am a little concerned as this is more than once it has happened, and I NEED those pills.  I hate to be "flushing" them down the toilet...literally!

[shellydaynes574]

im on lot meds for my illlnes having truoble my bowels going toliet very painful too even passing wind foound blood few times finding my medtion in my poo is this normal and why