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Hey friends, I have IBS - D from 2 years.

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Neilbull

IModium is aload of rubbish

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sweetsusie

Try Welchol or Colestipol. These will stop diarrhea in it's tracks...

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b1b1b1

Best to check with your gastro. I take it on an occasional basis. It does work, but sometimes causes a little constipation after a day or two.

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I take it everyday with no relief

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mickeymerc

I take imodium and it really helps me I’ve been having constant diareah for about four years and lost a lot of weight

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