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Recently learned my 17yo cousin has been taking a bottle of imodium (loperamide) (72 tabs) daily for months. what has she been doing to her body in doing this?
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Like opiate: Imodium (loperamide) is in opiate family. She's addicted to opiates and should seek professional help with addiction doctor and counselor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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