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A member asked:
If on plane ride and loose motions, do i have to take the pills like imoduim for my bowels?
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You can: It depends, but if you just have loose bowels and no fever etc, you may take immodium and clear fluids till you land and than check with your doctor or go to er.
Answered 12/16/2012
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