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I have Ibs mixed, I took one movicol sachet on Wednesday and it has given me diarrhea. Can I now take imodium ? as I'm visiting family. I very rarely take imodium .

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Hi, Is the diarrhea ongoing, if it is I would take one , but be careful with imodium if you take too much it can cause constipation.

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