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(also known as Loperamide)
Loperamide is a medicine used along with other measures to treat diarrhea. Loperamide helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.
In the U.S., loperamide capsules are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Common Brand Names:
Diamode
Imodium
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 246 |
87% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 3 |
100% |
| Diverticulitis | 2 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 87% (258
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Imodium Reviews
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I use Immodium capsules. I try not to take them on a regular basis as they can be dangerous if you do this and can also cause side effects. However for a temporary relief I would highly recommend them.
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works well for mild episodes. does not cause constipation if only a few tabs used
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At least it keeps my diarrhea to a minimum.
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I try not to use it to much, but sometimes you just need relief.
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if i have a bout of diorrheoa i take imodium at least 4 or more and that helps
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Kinda overkill! It would take more than one to help, but more than one would severely constipate me.
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when needed
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just got prescribed to me
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helps control bowels at times
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i tend to carry these in my bag i take 1 be4 i go out socialising im not sure if im taken it too much
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self explanatory.
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Not so good, as it makes you constipated after.
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i have this if i get diahorrea. it helps tho it makes me constipated for days after it.
cant win
cant win
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I can usually only take it as a precaution or after I realize there is an issue.
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Take 1-2 tabs as needed for IBS If severe diarehea then need RX for other
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I never leave home without my store brand of Imodium and my Rx of lomotil. If I need it, I alternate the 2. Some GIs are fine with it, others do not... [More] -
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Fiber pills just give me severe D.. I havnt tried Iron as for imodium it doesnt really help or should i say hasnt when i took them befor... still wait... [More] -
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I have been told that imodium is bad for crohn's disease by some dr's, but I have to take about 4 pills of it a day along with azathioprine to be able... [More] -
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I have been using imodium several times a week to slow things down. I had read that it is OK for UC on the Crohns and Colitis Foudation website in a ... [More] -
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I was told on friday by my GI that imodium was not good at all for my intestines and to not take it again.. anyone else been told this? I was a smart ... [More]
