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Loperamide

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Loperamide 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

Brands

Imodium

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Nausea
Stomach cramps
Dizziness
Cramping abdominal pain

Treats

Colonic diseases
5
5 reviews
Stool leaking (incontinence)
4
5 reviews
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
3.2
6 reviews
Dysentery
3
6 reviews
Fecal incontinence in children
1
5 reviews

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What would happen if I took loperamide and I didn't actually have diarrhea?

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Can loperamide cause constipation?

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

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Lomotil vs imodium (loperamide)?

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Can you take pepto and imodium (loperamide)?

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My friend got high off of loperamide hydrochloride?

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What are the signs of imodium (loperamide) overdose?

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

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Any other ways of stopping my moms runs from leukemia treatment, loperamide doesnt work?

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

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

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

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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 45-year old male asked:

Child 2 yrshas diarrheawas given flagyl for 5days,and septrinfor another 5days,still hasn't stopped until given loperamide.diarrhea's back?

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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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