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A member asked:

Months after whipple and continued diarrhea, lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) prescribed. now feces stuck in my transverse colon. off lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) now. will colon empty?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Might need: Gentle laxative like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to get you going. Check with your surgeon first.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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