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I'm have diarrhea about every hour, threw up once, took some imodium, (loperamide) it helped a little, now trying pepto, trying to stay hydrated, anything else?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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You want to: avoid "rebound" CONSTIPATION..Imodium (loperamide) is ENOUGH..don't use PEPTO along with it! Stay hydrated and you can EAT the following Applesauce Banana's and RICE cereal (Rice CRispy) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/26/2020

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A member asked:

I'm have diarrhea about every hour, threw up once, took some imodium, (loperamide) it helped a little, now trying pepto, trying to stay hydrated, anything else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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