A 43-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take medication for diarrhea while pregnant?
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Yes: It is safe to take loperamid (immodium), but avoid bismuth-containing products like pepto-bismol, they contain salicylates which is an Aspirin compound and should be avoided during pregnancy.
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Dr. Madhu Kandarpaanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 10 years experience
Depends on medicine: Need to check with obstetrician about any medicine you need to take during pregnancy.
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