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Is long term daily use of immodium to deal with diarrhea caused by metformin safe? only take 2 immodium as directed on box
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Not advisable: If Metformin is causing that much symptoms to you, you might need to check with your doctor to consider changing it. Long term use of Immodium has its side effects on the colon and I would not advise you to do so
Answered 2/11/2017
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Metformin: Most people tolerate metformin better if taken after food , you can try that . Sometimes splitting the dose can also help but regular imodium woudnt be a good idea. Please discuss with your doctor
Answered 2/11/2017
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Moderation: Seems ok if taken sparingly, as directed
Answered 2/21/2017
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