Immodium

isergodur

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Posted 5/20/2009 10:51 PM (GMT 0)

Just wondering, is it ok for me to take Immodium every day? How is the Crohn's stomach tolerating it? I was just thinking about using it for a week until i get home from my vacation.

formedstooler

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Posts : 39

Posted 5/20/2009 11:24 PM (GMT 0)

Last time I had a big flare my Dr actually said it was fine to use.....I recently went to Korea and had issues ...thank God for Immodium.

not creative

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Posted 5/20/2009 11:50 PM (GMT 0)

I use it every couple of days when I start to have to go every time I eat.

MAG102886

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Posted 5/21/2009 12:17 AM (GMT 0)

My GI has no problem with me taking it. It does however, make me very bloated an gassy..even the anti gas kind.

pillpopper

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Posted 5/21/2009 12:22 AM (GMT 0)

loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg is my friend
inexpensive replacement for the overpriced
devil Immodium...(Members Mark 3350 ct.)

LMills

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Posted 5/21/2009 1:20 AM (GMT 0)

I took it every day during my last flare (about 3 weeks). I know the box tells everyone to not use it for more than a certain period of time, but we're not everyone else and we need it a little bit more severely.
I didn't have any problems with it, and the bloating and gas actually started to go away every once in a while.

Kittikatt

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Posted 5/21/2009 10:54 AM (GMT 0)

My GI said if it works for me (by keeping my BM's down to a reasonable number during the day) then take it. I simply use the Wal-Mart liquid Equate brand!

I don't LIKE taking it because it makes me feel full and constipated at times but if I were going on vacation, that's much better than having to rush to the bathroom every hour or 2.

Wolfie40

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Posted 5/21/2009 11:01 AM (GMT 0)

I was wondering if it is okay to use after having a resection in Feb. 2009 ?

crohnielass

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Posted 5/21/2009 6:24 PM (GMT 0)

Hi ya, i was put on immodium melts 8 a day in jan stayed on them till march but they weren't doing much so like pillpopper i went on to loperimide which is my best friend!!! but you should be ok on immodium Bev x

flowery

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Posts : 440

Posted 5/22/2009 2:48 AM (GMT 0)

My GI Doctor said to take one regular Immodium after every "bathroom visit", up to 6x a day! It is my friend and confidant! Can't leave home without it! It stops my cramping and is a lifesaver for the.... on the bus, or on a plane times that their isn't a bathroom available.

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