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A 32-year-old female asked:
i have finished taking my antibiotics and i now have diarrhea, can i take immodium a-d?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Faiz Shakir answered
Gastroenterology 15 years experience
Try probiotics: I'm not sure what you had taken antibiotics for but try Align / Culturelle or generic version of these to help with antibiotic-associated diarrhea. If your diarrhea persists or you have fever/abdominal pain, contact your doctor asap! Otherwise, using imodium (loperamide) sparingly should be ok. Hope you feel better soon!
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Dr. Charles Turck answered
Pharmacology 17 years experience
No: Diarrhea after antibiotics is common. It should go away by itself in 2 days. If it lasts beyond 3 days with severe abdominal pain or at any point you have a new fever, bloody watery stool, or are unable to stay hydrated, it’s best to report to your doctor / urgent care right away. Imodium (loperamide) for diarrhea from antibiotics can be toxic; better to take a probiotic (some yogurts contain them).
1469 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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