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Would giving someone with diarrhea an anticholinergic be ok?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes: It would be ok, but only take medications as prescribed by your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2012

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