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A 40-year-old member asked:

How fast does imodium (loperamide) work?

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Dr. Yash Khanna
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 Ziring
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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Last updated May 12, 2021
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