A 28-year-old male asked:

Will i become immune to imodium (loperamide) over time? i use it only when i need it , and it's a miracle for my ibs, but i'm afraid it will stop working for me.

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Imodium (loperamide): You shouldnt becomeimmune to Imodium (loperamide) if used judiciously.

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I suffer from IBS-D, I saw that we can take Loperamide Hydrochloride as an otc for flare ups, how often can I take and how much dose and how much is too much? Can I combine it with Mebeverine Hydrochloride?

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