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Does anti-diarrhea medicine act similarly to dietary fiber? would a soluble fiber supplement be as effective?
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No: Most antidiarrheals do not provide fiber in the diet. A water soluble fiber supplement would make the stool less watery but might not decrease the frequency of the stool. Immodium, should decrease the frequency of the stool.
Answered 2/4/2014
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