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A 73-year-old female asked:

I stopped having swollen lip today,after being off cefdinir 3 days. im not on blood pressure meds. i only take tylenol 8 hr. i had recent high blood pressure taken,(stress). normal now. diarrhea tonight. can i safely take imodium?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

Yes, you can take Imodium.

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Answered May 15, 2021

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