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Constapation because of imodium (loperamide) and ibs, which on is better - stool softener or laxative?
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Constipation: If you know that you're constipated b/c Imodium, (loperamide) then stop taking it rather than taking another drug. For more info on how to deal w/IBS, check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20024578
Answered 8/23/2015
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