A 20-year-old female asked:
does taking anti diarrhea medicine make the infection stay in you longer?
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
Old Wives Tale: NO taking anti-diarrhea medication does NOT prolong the infection (nor does it cure it)!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z
Answered on Jun 30, 2018
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