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I have chronic constipation problems and i took imodium (loperamide) due to diarrhea last two days, could there be a problem? should i not continue imodium (loperamide)?
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Dietary intake: It is unclear why you are having diarrhea on top of 'chronic constipation'. Imodium (loperamide) should be fine. For the constipation suggest that you increase the fiber in your diet or take one of the many otc preps to increase the bulk of your stool. You might try eating a cup of unpasteurized yogurt twice a day and by so doing alter your bowel bacteria and the character of your stools. Good luck.
Answered 6/15/2019
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