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A member asked:

Every 5-10days i get severe diarrhea and i throw up both hourly for 1-2 days.gi tests normal.should i take immodian?

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Consult GI: Before you reach out to get imodium, (loperamide) i recommend you get approval from your treating doc.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/25/2013

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