Question 1

can an anti diarrheal pill make me fail a drug test.

Accepted Answer

Certain ones  can: If it has a narcotic in it yes. Look at the ingredients  or  ask your physician or your pharmacist

Question 2

can i take antibiotics or over-the-counter anti-diarrheal drug for ane. coli infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The strains of e.Coli that cause travelers diarrhea can be treated with the antibiotics  Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or rifaximin. Antidiarrheal can be taken for symptoms. In the past there was some concern that antidiarrheals would prolong the infection, but that does not seem to be the case.

Question 3

is it a good idea to take some anti-diarrheal medicine on a long trip?

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Yes: Always better to be prepared just in case and depending on where u are going u may need to avoid the water and fresh vegetables.

Question 4

can these anti-diarrheal pills turn me to an emotional mess?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: But reactions to medications vary and almost anything is possible. Some anti-diarrheal agents have more side effects than others.

Question 5

which otc anti-diarrheal medicine is the fastest acting? i asked before but the response didn't answer the question.

Accepted Answer

Not answer you want: "Plugging up" diarrhea will not cure an infection, fix an inflammatory process, improve an ischemic gut, or correct a functional issue. Medical evaluation is recommended appropriate to the duration of your symptoms, associations (bleeding, weight loss, pain, vomiting), as well as your other medical co-morbidities. Call your doctor please &amp; get checked.Fast relief from OTC agent does not mean cure.

Question 6

can you take an anti-diarrheal while also taking amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

A Better Alternative: It is better to take lactobacillus or other probiotics (pearls) to prevent diarrhea while being treated with amoxicillin.

Question 7

which otc anti-diarrheal treatment is the fastest acting?

Accepted Answer

Don't use..: As a general rule, OTC anti diarrheal meds slow down the gut and make the infection last longer...

Question 8

can the diabetic drug metformin suddenly start causing diarrhea after being on it for a year?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is unlikely, but possible if you are taking the same preparation. However, different manufacturers products can have different effects in different people, check with you pharmacist to see if you have been on the same product.

Question 9

what drugs to use for my diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Many: loperamide( Imodium) is a good over the counter drug for simple, short term treatment. If your diarrhea continues for a long period, you should check with your physician as you may have an GI infection or  something else.
Good Luck

Question 10

i'm sensitive to drugs so i need a natural fast acting anti diarrhea remedy?

Accepted Answer

Dietary changes: Start by avoiding sugar containing beverages and refined sugars. Eat brown rice, toast, bananas, almonds, nuts, broiled fish and chicken. Drink ginger, green tea. Chicken or minestrone soup.
Take probiotics two times per day. Favor the liquid presentation and avoid the sugar loaded yoqourt, as the source of probiotics.
Give 3-5 days for your intestinal cells to be renewed, to start feeling better.

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