CA
A 42-year-old member asked:
Is it okay to take imodium (loperamide) following a cholecystectomy?
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Dr. John Edmisonanswered
Gastroenterology 21 years experience
Yes: Diarrhea is a common side effect of having your gallbladder removed. The fluid that is usually stored in the gallbladder can enter the bowel as bile acids and stimulate secretion of fluid resulting in diarrhea. Common treatments include Cholestyramine (binds the bile acids) or Imodium (loperamide) (slows down the bowel allowing for reabsorption of fluid).
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Boynton Beach, FL
A 70-year-old female asked:
How long can I take imodium (loperamide) for.?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Usually 1-3 days: With mild, routine diarrhea, a patient can let nature clear her bowels the first day. Then medicines can be tried, such as Imodium (loperamide) for a couple of days, just to decrease the frequency of diarrhea while her body is getting rid of the problem. Drinking or eating just little bits, is helpful (not over-eating nor over-drinking). For anything more than mild symptoms, the doctor needs to evaluate.
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