Is Long Term Usage Of Loperamide Advisable?

Posted on Sun, 27 Nov 2016

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Sun, 27 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : Due to fairly frequent diarrhea, I take Loperamide...just a teaspoon or two...once or twice a week. Could this lead to a problem?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It's safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the details you have provided.
The amount of loperamide you take is within the acceptable safe dose range and there should not be any major problems with its use
regards
De Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T