A 40-year-old member asked:
How fast does imodium (loperamide) work?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Within 2to4 hours: It start to work within 2to4 hours.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Could no name loperamide hydrochloride work as good as imodium ?
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Dr. David Ziringanswered
Pediatric Gastroenterology 24 years experience
Yes: They both contain the same active ingredient. Usually generics are as effective as brand name drugs.
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 12, 2021
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