... I have an ileostomy and will be going through chemo again. I already know that the chemo will give me the diarrhea side effect. I worry that the capsules won't dissolve and allow the medicine to be absorbed in my body to work as they're supposed to. I have no problem taking the caplets of Tylenol when needed for pain relief though.
Loperamide - Can I twist open the capsules and put the powder in applesauce to take this medication?
Question posted by cmfdrama on 26 May 2017
Last updated on 26 May 2017
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Stephen Treloar
27 May 2017
Hi drama, yes you can, Loperamide is an opiate derivative made from Thebaine and is orally bioavailable. With an ileostomy I can imagine diarrhea is the last thing you need or want.
Take care and good luck.
cmfdrama
27 May 2017
Hi Stephen,
Thanks so much for a quick response to my question. I'll try taking it whole and see what happens. If if comes out whole in my bag, it's good to know I have another option. The last time I had chemo I also had radiation treatments which I think caused most of my diarrhea since the radiation was in the pelvic area. I definitely plan on being more proactive about managing this side effect since now I have no control over bowel movements until my ileostomy is reversed.
cmfdrama
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