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Took 1 dose delsym (dextromethorphan) 12 hour cough and within 2 hours had watery diarrhea. aspartame??? should i take immodium or let it just stop on its own?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stop on own: Not sure the cause of your diarrhea here, but most certainly not from the delsym (dextromethorphan). Aspartame not known to cause diarrhea either. I would not take Immodium, as if you have a typical viral cause for diarrhea, it will only ultimately prolong the illness you are having.

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Answered 1/30/2015

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