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Imodium/ loperamide in pregnancy

2026-01-06 02:32:37
Is it safe to take loperamide/Imodium at 5 weeks pregnant? I’ve been experiencing ongoing diarrhea that hasn’t stopped.
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Loperamide is not advised to take... Would like to frequency of loose motions in a day to call it diarrhea...
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Yes it is safe You can take if there is no fever

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not advisable

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You can take it .

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Not advised. Start on antibiotics. Hydrate yourself. Connect for prescription

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