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Imodium is an anti-diarrheal agent which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti diarrheal drug

Generic Drug

Loperamide

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Dizziness
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Cramping abdominal pain

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How fast does imodium (loperamide) work?

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How long can I take Imodium (loperamide) for.?

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A 43-year old asked:

I take 21 imodium (loperamide) a day ,is this safe?

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How long does imodium (loperamide) take to leave your system?

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A 29-year old asked:

How long is imodium (loperamide) okay to use after the expiration date?

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How many hours should you wait between each dose of imodium (loperamide)?

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How long does imodium (loperamide) multi symptom relief work in your system for?

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A 19-year old asked:

How does Imodium (loperamide) actually work, anyway? How bad can it be to overdose?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can you take pepto and imodium (loperamide)?

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A 48-year old asked:

What are the signs of imodium (loperamide) overdose?

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A 36-year old male asked:

Can I give my 72 lb. 5 year old imodium (loperamide)?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is it safe for me to take Imodium while I'm on Lexapro (escitalopram)?

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A 63-year old male asked:

I've been taking Imodium (loperamide) for about two years twice a week . Will this do any harm to me?

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A 46-year old asked:

Lomotil vs imodium (loperamide)?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take Imodium (loperamide) after gallbladder removed?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it okay to take Imodium (loperamide) following a cholecystectomy?

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A 37-year old asked:

On the road sometimes i have to take imodium (loperamide). Any side effects?

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A 35-year old asked:

If I took one imodium (loperamide) plus an hour ago can I take promethazine?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Diarrhea for 5 days with no other symptoms. Any thoughts or suggestions on what it is or how to stop it. Imodium (loperamide) is not working. ?

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A 22-year old male asked:

I used some Imodium (loperamide) for my persistent diarrhea. But I keep having an urge to go without passing anything. Flatulence also. Please advise.

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A 43-year old asked:

Can you take imodium (loperamide) and lomotil together?

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A 83-year old female asked:

Why can't you take lomotil and imodium (loperamide) together?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does imodium (loperamide) make you throw up instead of having diarrhea?

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A 21-year old asked:

My child has gastroenteritis and diarrhea. Should I give him Imodium(R)?

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A 21-year old asked:

Salmonella has given me bad diarrhea. Should I take Imodium (loperamide)?

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A 22-year old male asked:

I was very ill and went to the doctor. He did not say the diagnosis but prescribed the following: antibiotics, Zofer, Imodium, (loperamide) Scopex. What's it for?

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A 30-year old asked:

Should imodium (loperamide) cure food poisoning symptoms after three days?

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A 60-year old female asked:

Is it ok to use Imodium (loperamide) to slow bowel down when u have a colostomy.?

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A 36-year old asked:

Biggest fear about international travel is diarrhea. if this occurs, can i take imodium (loperamide)?

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A 46-year old asked:

What kind of allergic rash, raised skin do you get from allergic reaction to imodium (loperamide)? Is it hives-like?

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