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Posted 5/7/2012 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
I've tried both (not at the same time) but I'm not sure how effective they are or how they compare.    I think the PB is probably less innocuous than Immodium.   I know a lot of caveats are mentioned re Immodium ie. Toxic Megacolon but I guess you have to use a lot of common sense when using any bowel 'suppressants'.   Does anyone have a preference for one over the other? 
Posted 5/7/2012 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
In the past when things were bad I'd use both at the same time. I never used more than 2 Immodium in 24 hours so my usage was low and never really experienced bad effects from using either or both. The next day was "normal" meaning no constipation or no more than normal.

I think using Immodium daily can disrupt your natural bowel rhythym and it would be better to get to the source of D rather than cover it up. That said I remember times that Immodium and Pepto were lifesavers.

If I had to choose only one I'd keep Immodium for sure. I haven't used it in many months however since conquering the big D.
Posted 5/7/2012 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
I've used immodium with no ill effects. I hate pepto so I would never take it.
Posted 5/7/2012 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
I'm allergic go Pepto so it's never been an option.

I've used Immodium with no problem a lot in the past.
Posted 5/7/2012 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
I find I can use immodium at will to regulate good bowel habits with no impact or side effects. I have a tendency to IBS that is exacerbated by the presence of any UC activity, so I typically take 2-4 immodiums with breakfast and I am set for the day. Good formed stools but no urgency, Also no constipation. If I can turn off the last remaining simmer Of the UC I might be able to skip the immodiums. i use pepto as well to try to nip flares in the bud sometimes. If one is not bleeding I believe the risk of toxic megacolon with immodiums and UC is zero as things are moving along normally, not blocking up. i notice by the way from the j pouch forums that many jpouchers seem to take a dozen or more immodiums a day, with no ill effect.
Posted 5/8/2012 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Probiotic, if you stopped taking the 2-4 immodiums with breakfast, do your UC symptoms recur?  Do you start to flare?
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