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Is Loperamide A Narcotic

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Dr. Matt Wachsman MD

I am taking a narcotic for chronic back pain . Have had surgery, shots in back and the narcotic helps a wee bit. My question is, why do I sweat profusely after taking any narcotic. What does sweating ... View answer

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Dr.   Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh MD

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Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh MD

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Answered by : Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr.  Maryum MD

Hi I am trying to improve my gut health however I am currently taking Loperamide for IBS. (coming ... Loperamide cancel out the work of probitoics? Regards Aarron ... View answer

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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

How long does it take loperamide to work once diarrhoea has started? Can you use Loperamide as a preventive? My husband is on chemo and has been given this drug treatment of just in case side effect of ... View answer

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Dr.       Honey Arora MD

have taken 2 loperamide HCL in the morning which slowed down my bowel frequency. I have taken another one in the evening. I am taking electrolytes. Will loperamide take care if diarrhoea is through an ... View answer

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Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

and ethinyloestradiol I.P. 0.03 mg. I have diarrhea since today morning so I purchased loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg tablets. I want to know if it is safe to consume the loperamide hcl tablets while using... View answer

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Dr. Shanmugavadivu MD

) and today i have taken 4 mg loperamide...still i have loose stool..yes its less watery after taking loperamide but still facing problem..I am feeling bit fever too... Can u suggest next step now? ... View answer

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