Can Hydrocodone And Loperamide Be Taken Together?

Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2014

Question: I am taking hydrocodone acetaminophen for pain and I am having a ct scan. Can I take loperamide just this once for extra precaution from diarrhea.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be taken but with precaution

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Hydrocodone and Loperamide when taken together might cause severe constipation. It is not an absolute contraindication. After taking loperamide if you do not pass stools for 2 days and there is bloating of abdomen associated with pain please see your doctor

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