A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you take imodium (loperamide) and lomotil together?
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Dr. Vivek Huilgolanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
No: This is not a good idea.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between lomotil and imodium (loperamide)?
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Dr. Neelesh Tipnisanswered
Pediatrics - Gastroenterology 26 years experience
Both work the same: Both Lomotil and Imodium (loperamide) contain opiod (narcotic) agonists which act to decrease muscle contraction in the small intestine and colon.
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A 83-year-old female asked:
Why can't you take lomotil and imodium (loperamide) together?
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Dr. Patrick Sweet IIIanswered
Pathology 22 years experience
Synergy: Both Lomotil & Imodium (loperamide) contain a mu opioid receptor agonist that acts in the meyenteric plexis in the GI tract. You run the risk of potential synergism whereby the effects of one increases the others potency leading to supra therapeutic effects or even a complication ileus (paralysed bowel). That said, you should follow the guidance of the physician that is managing your GI disease in this matter.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Lomotil vs imodium (loperamide)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Neelesh Tipnisanswered
Pediatrics - Gastroenterology 26 years experience
Both work the same: Both Lomotil and Imodium (loperamide) contain opiod (narcotic) agonists which act to decrease muscle contraction in the small intestine and colon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 14, 2019
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