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Using Loperamide and Fluoxetine together
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Can I use Loperamide for loose motions for the short term, while on fluoxetine 40 mg. Please let me know if I need to take care of anything. Thanks!!!
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Yes you can use it with loperamide
There is no major interaction
Further you must maintain hydration through
* Drink plenty of water
* Fluid rich diet as coconut water, fruits
/* Avoid oily spicy & junk
Avoid tea or coffee
Since it's humid weather, water loss is more, so try to include salad, fruits, fluid rich diet
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Yes, short term use of loperamide for loose motions is considered safe while taking fluoxetine 40 mg. It can be used alone for symptom relief, but persistent or severe diarrhoea should be evaluated by a doctor
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Yes, you can take loperamide for short-term relief of loose motions while on fluoxetine 40 mg. There is no major interaction between the two medicines when used as advised.
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• Take loperamide only for a short duration (usually 1–2 days).
• Drink plenty of fluids and oral rehydration solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration.
• If diarrhea is severe, has blood, high fever, or lasts more than 2–3 days, please see a doctor.
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• Avoid exceeding the recommended dose of loperamide.
• Continue your fluoxetine as usual.
• If you feel dizziness, abdominal pain, or worsening symptoms, stop loperamide and consult your doctor.
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Hello Sir
It can be used
But better is to avoid it, as it can cause reverse constipation
Best is to drink as much water as you can and add ORS or Electrol Powder into it, to treat your loose Stools, don't get dehydrated, can affect Fluoxetine usage
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kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Hi.. yes you can use
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
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yes.. You can use both
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