Talk:Pepto-Bismol/Archive 1

Why is it delicious?
How can such a lethal poison (bismuth) taste so damn good? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.243.168.39 (talk) 21:01, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Bismuth is definitely not what I'd call a "lethal poison".. actually its pretty damn non-toxic as far as heavy metals go; pretty damn non-toxic as far as metals with no stable isotopes go too... I mean sure everything has a lethal dose, but the toxicity level of bismuth isn't out of line with its use in pepto-bismol.Zaphraud (talk) 04:56, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I agree with Zaphraud in that bismuth is relatively non-toxic, It doesn't accumulate in the body like lead and the other heavy metals do, at least that's what Bismuth's article said. As for it tasting good, that's probably more about the mint flavoring than the bismuth subsalicylate, and I disagree that it tastes good, I've always found it slightly disagreeable (but worth it when you have diarrhea). 63.3.9.129 (talk) 01:41, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Does pepto-bismol affect digestion?
If I were to take pepto-bismol immediately after a meal, would it affect the amount of nutrition I gain from the food? Basically, will I digest the food as normal or will it be expedited through the system? —Preceding unsigned comment added by The100thballoon (talk • contribs) 13:01, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

News flash: Ingesting stuff results in feces
What does it mean that it "causes feces" if ingested? Won't just about ANYTHING 'cause feces' if ingested, as a by-product of digestion? Or does the Pepto turn into feces in your mouth?

''Are you trolling? The article says that "Ingesting Pepto-Bismol may cause feces [...] to become dark green or black for several days." Plain as day. Please sign your edits/commnets, thanks -Tzf (talk) 13:05, 20 July 2009 (UTC)''

Safe
Is it safe to eat right after using?

Isn't there an issue with Pepto-Bismol causing confusion in the elderly? If so, this is probably worth mentioning in the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.143.106.205 (talk) 23:56, 27 November 2009 (UTC)