Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea

Posted on Fri, 14 Oct 2016

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Question : My wife is experiencing diaries and has been taking carvedilol 6.5 mg for three weeks after a stent procedure is this serious enough that she should see a dr?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A few more details required!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I believe you are talking about diarrhea. If yes, please respond to the following questions for more insights and comprehensive evaluation on what is going and make well thought and helpful recommendations.

1. How long has this been going on? How many times in a day? Any fevers? Any blood or mucus in stools? Any fevers?

In the meantime, drink much fluids to replace any losses. Depending on the nature of your symptoms, I will recommend what the next best steps should be.

I wish her well and hope to hear back from you at your earliest convenience.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Diarrhea was what I was referring to. Just happened two days ago over and over then skipped a day one time only today. Was wondering if it was due to the med. I referred to in first question?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not a side effect of this drug!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It’s not a side effect of this drug. The diarrhea episodes are not that concerning either. Increased fluids and report any more diarrhea episodes if need be.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar