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Can you take imodium for antibiotic induced diarrhea ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Antibiotic diarrhea: No. Test for C difficile a bacteria associated with antibiotic induced diarrhea. If c diff treat with Flagyl/ vancomycin . Consider changing medication or stopping the med . Sometimes metamucil may also give bulk (even though it is used for constipation) as it absorbs water. keep hydrated. Call your doc today and discuss

Answered 7/11/2018

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