Imodum for maintenance

[Linedanceing]

I suffer from IBS D but I started taking 1 imodum instance after my BM in the morning and it seems to have settled down, I might go again once in the evening or not at all, so my question is, is it ok to take the 1 imodum instance for maintenance or has anyone else done this??? I'm afraid of them doing some kind of harm???

[Whoopdedoo]

I was recommended to try this from the doctor. It worked for a time but I found that when I really needed to take one, it wasn’t as effective.

I was also told by the the doctor that Imodium doesn’t transfer to the bloodstream so was safe to use as long as you want to.

I have carried some with me whenever I go out for at least 30 years now.

Good luck.

[jennnyb012]

I was prescribed Loperamide 250g( the main constituent of Imodium) 10 years ago, and have used it ever since when needed. I’ve seen posts on here from people taking up to 6 a day, so you’re really not overdoing it. If it works for you, carry on.

[jbrking]

I have bile acid malabsorption- so get daily diarrhoea. I lived on loperamide until I got binder medication. I take that and still have to take loperamide daily. Anything from 2-6 a day.

[daisie2013]

I agree I've taken loperamide for years & codeine, I wouldn't be able to leave the house otherwise.

[Bradstock]

My doctor has prescribed loperimide tablets rather than capsules.He recommended I buy a pill cutter (Amazon just under £6) so I can adjust the dosage.Sometimes need to take 1 whole capsule other days half a tablet.Plus 2 mebeverine for cramps.Loperimide works well for me.

[Anaj]

I also do this, it seems to be the only way to have a reasonable day. Mind you a gastroenterologist did say to make more use of buscopan, ? One a day. I unfortunately am on a tablet that conflicts with it

[queenidvb]

I've been taking them for years. I sometimes take 4 a day if I'm out and about.

[Batteria]

I still take loperamide every other day just one with my kimchi. I probably could do without it now but am a bit scared to stop. Con amore Bx

[Linedanceing]

Thanks everyone for the feedback 🤠