U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
San Diego, CA
A 17-year-old female asked:

I have been experiencing loose stools and what looks like mucus in my stools. this has never happened to me before, should i take imodium (loperamide)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Katharine Cox
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
No: Be checked by your doctor and have your stool analyzed and consider a colonoscopy. Imodium (loperamide) may slow down diarrhea but masks the underlying cause and it would likely return. All the best sorting through this problem. Stay healthy.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. John Munshower
Dr. John Munshower agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 32-year-old male asked:
Constapation because of imodium (loperamide) and IBS, which on is better - stool softener or laxative?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 37-year-old male asked:
I took Metamucil for constipation..Now it's loose kind of like diarrhea..Should i take imodium (loperamide) ad or diarrhea meds or just wait it out?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 45-year-old female asked:
Is it correct to let diarrhea run its natural course or take imodium (loperamide) after having 3 loose/watery stools in 2 hours?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 21-year-old female asked:
I have chronic diarrhea cause by my anxiety. But I get severe stomach pain and loose stool but not watery. Can I take imodium (loperamide) when its not watery?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 70-year-old female asked:
Had sgmoidoscopy due to diarrhea waiting on microbiopsy results taking imodium (loperamide) as still have diarrhea how long do I have to take this.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jun 3, 2018

Found in:

Feces›Diarrhea›Imodium

People also asked

Last two months, stool change. Soft stools with some mucous, urgent need to go. Go 2-3 in morning. Some pain, Advil quells. Took Imodium, (loperamide) haven't gone for two days. Puffy left side of belly button.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Loose stool for 16 days. Called dr he said sounded like gastroenteritis said to take imodium (loperamide). It helped at first but watery stools are back.
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
I'm taking OTC caffeine/diuretic for competition; also Imodium (loperamide) for the loose stools it cause. Is that counterproductive? Can I take both at same time?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Is it okay to take a laxative after being constipated from taking Imodium (loperamide)? tried Stool softeners, but that didn't work.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
What do I do if I have brightish red stool, I took Imodium (loperamide) about 40 minutes ago and I've had severe stomach cramps all day?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.