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Diarrhea Taken Lomotil What To Do

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Dr. Klarida Papaqako MD

I had diarrhea for 5 days and my doctor prescribed Lomotil . I took it for 1 day (3 pills) and the ... returned. Should I go back on the Lomotil? I have no other symptoms other than diarrhea and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klarida Papaqako ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Klerida Shehu MD

Is the use of Lomotil contraindicated in Crohn's disease for control of diarrhea? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

I have had diarrhea for over two months. Blood tests, fecal tests and colonoscopy have not revealed a cause. It is under control by taking lomotil and colestipol , but if I stop taking, the diarrhea ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Sandip Kabra MD

I have been hit with a case of diarreah for the last few days. I had some Lomotil from a problem in ... some food when out along with lot of chips When taking the Lomotil it keeps me settled down and when it ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sandip Kabra ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ronald Schubert MD

What is the maximum safe amount of Lomotil that can be taken daily to control diarrhea caused by IV and oral antibiotics for cellulitis infection subsequent to temporary cessation of Revlimid... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ronald Schubert ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I have pancreatic cancer and my doctor has given several drugs to stop my diarrhea One being ... looked up the side effect and stated that diarrhea was one. Why would he prescribe medication to stop ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

I use one lomotil tablet to control diarrhea. It works very well. After about 12 hours I usually ... often then turns into diarrhea. Any suggestions on how to overcome the constipation and avoid going... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

. I TOOK LOMOTIL TO AVOID EMBARRASSMENT. IT WORE OFF AFTER ABOUT 18 HOURS, AND THE EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA ...I HAVE HAD EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA OFF AND ON FOR AT LEAST A MONTH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO INFECTED ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  BR Hudda MD

I have re-occurring diarrhea, seems to be stress-related; used to respond to Lomotil which doesn t ...; usually diarrhea is at night -- maybe 3 times at night. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. BR Hudda ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sunny Madar MD

, low fat formula. Pt is on lomotil, imodium and Floranex as treatment for diarrhea ...I am a dietitian. I have a patient with chronic pancreatitis with a large volume diarrhea, high ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunny Madar ( General & Family Physician)