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Is There Interaction Between Imodium And Probiotic Supplement?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Question: Can I take immodium while I am taking a probiotic?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes you can. It is allowed to take probiotics with Imodium and even recommend since it will protect bowels and stabilize digestion. so you don't need to be concerned about interactions. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)
Thank you doctor. Can I take immodium as a prophylactic, say one a day to stave off diarrhea?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,you can

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can. But avoid longer use of Imodium. It may cause some gastrointestinal side effects
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Is There Interaction Between Imodium And Probiotic Supplement?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Yes you can. It is allowed to take probiotics with Imodium and even recommend since it will protect bowels and stabilize digestion. so you don't need to be concerned about interactions. Wish you good health. Regards