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I had a bad ibs fit a few hours ago and i panicked and took 2 imodiums plus 1 benytl pill.. are they safe to take together?

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Caution advised: The combination of Imodium (also known as loperamide) & bentyl (also known as dicyclomine) MAY increase risk of severe constipation. Would avoid combo in future

Answered 7/15/2014

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