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Could imodium (loperamide) cause kidney stones?

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Dr. Raj Singh answered

No: Imodium (loperamide) does not get absorbed and is highly unlikely to contribute to stone formation.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2018

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No: No. The ingredients in immodium don't get absorbed from the gut enough to induce kidney stones.

Answered 6/24/2018

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

No: There is no evidence of an association between Imodium (loperamide) and kidney stones. Imodium (loperamide) is not absorbed from the bowel.

Dr Krick and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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