Loperamide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Cap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2019

For Diarrhea, Acute "I'm lactose intolerant, but I really love cheese. I traveled to Paris recently, where I knew I'd be eating a whole lot of cheese. I took this at the start of my trip, and I was in heaven. I could eat whatever I wanted, no diarrhea! This stuff is amazing!"

• Wan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 29, 2024

For Diarrhea "I agree with the difficulty of the packaging. My remedy is to liberate (cut) a few pills free of the packaging and put them in a small container. The medication itself is very effective, and I am so thankful."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2025

For Diarrhea "This is very helpful! I had a lot of food today at a party and my stomach was hurting all afternoon because I am lactose intolerant. This medicine for sure helped stomach pain from an upset stomach. I usually only need half of a tablet for this to work for me, but it might be different for others. Would use again!"

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2024

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I have spent the last year going to doctors. I had a contrast CT scan, a scope with biopsy. There is nothing physically wrong. I suffer from PTSD symptoms. The doctor said high adrenaline levels and little sleep are the issue. I cannot take bismuth or other drugs that coat your insides because I take diazepam. (That must be absorbed) Loperamide: I took 1 tablet (probably 2mg). It made things worse! I had the same bad cramps, but was constipated and could not use the toilet for 3 days. It did not help with the pain at all. It might have made it worse. Maybe I will try a lower dose. I've already had piles and a fissure. The cramps are nothing compared to a fissure. Which is what I am trying to avoid!"

• ben...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2022

For Traveler's Diarrhea "My wife got traveler's diarrhea on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. After a few trips to the WC, she took a first dose of 'Lomotil' brand name in Mexico for loperamide. That stopped the flow. Three days later, it was my turn. Since we already had the box of medicine, I only waited for a second WC trip (just to make sure the first was not just a one-off), took the first (two pill) dose and that stopped it. It works! It does not cure it. We both continued with watery stools after that, and I guess there is a difference between slowing down the gut and restoring its health."

• Fis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2024

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Ok, my last review. To be completely fair, I have seen a doctor and there is nothing to do right now. More tests. So I am taking Loperamide daily now, and a gel Simethicone. Take caution at first. It can make you constipated very easily. The box recommends taking way too much! I am taking the lowest dose possible. Opiate tolerance is real. After 1 week, I had to double the dose to 2 mg. It is working the same now. It should level off. I have read white papers about people taking Loperamide for 500+ days daily. It seems to be safe if you don't take a large dose. Everyone is different, and I am desperate. I don't want another fissure! The pharmacist didn't know anything more than the back of the box. 1-3 days of tummy trouble. I would prefer Bismuth Silicate. Again, I can't take drugs that coat your insides because I take Diazepam for PTSD. The reason I don't sleep/digest and have bowel issues. Loperamide is good. Dose varies per person, start low. They act quickly. Opiate tolerance is real."

• Ell...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 1, 2025

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "A lifesaver! I have ulcerative colitis; in and out of remission. When I’m in remission, however, I think I have PTSD from having UC and going into a panic when I start driving, even though I’m in full remission. That panic will start my intestines, and I’ll have to find a bathroom immediately. Taking one Imodium caplet 1-2 hours before leaving does the trick. It really improves my quality of life immensely. If I miss a day, it will happen. Not sure if it’s psychosomatic or not. I’m very grateful for it!"

• Fis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 25, 2024

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I came back to re-review. People are different. The box says to take no more than 16mg in 24 hours. 2mg was too much for me. Tonight, I took 1mg. I still have abdominal pain, but it's eased and I don't feel the need to go to the bathroom every hour or more. A+! I'm hurting myself going to the bathroom too often. I am also going to take simethicone for the gas. I do have unpassed gas that I can feel. Both drugs are sold in a pill combined at the store. I had no idea. But I need a low dose of loperamide and a high dose of simethicone for relief so taking them separately is for the best. I have felt the need to 'go' so with luck, I will not be constipated for 3 days and have normal bowel movements finally! I've changed my diet, celiac, lactose, meats, I've done it all! I eat white bread/rice and cheese or some kind of bean. Otherwise, I feel like I've been punched in the stomach."

• mag...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 25, 2015

Loperamide for Diarrhea "Best over the counter that really works for chronic or IBS quickly! The generic brand is the best priced and works just as well as the name brand for me."

• Jay...
• September 7, 2009

Loperamide for Diarrhea "Best OTC medicine available, with the least side effects (maybe a little sleepy). Great to take traveling!"

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2011

Loperamide for Diarrhea "I used to get diarrhea with my panic attacks, and Imodium A.D. made it possible for me to still travel. It works almost instantly, it stops the got-to-go feeling instantaneously."

• bod...
• October 6, 2016

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "I have been taking a 2 mg tablet every morning for 14 years! I have rare dizziness. Also, my blood pressure has lowered somewhat, from 120/80 to 100/60."

• Cyn...
• February 16, 2016

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "This is the only product that has worked for me. Can you please improve the taste? Thank you."

• Ved...
• December 31, 2015

Loperamide for Diarrhea "Loperamide is very helpful for diarrhea within 4 (or fewer) caplets. It helps with the stomach cramping too. It was also helpful for when I had the stomach flu."

• Joh...
• January 15, 2018

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "I felt better about 3 hours after taking 2 tablets. Still have a slight problem, though, but will be taking one more twice a day, and I expect to feel much better then."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2012

Loperamide for Traveler's Diarrhea "It does fix the problem, but I get heavy abdominal pains."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2010

For Diarrhea "Wonder drug for Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers. I use it as a preventative and am able to live a normal life."

• Cop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2013

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Acute "The one and only time this medication didn't work occurred when I had an infection in my intestinal tract, which necessitated treatment with antibiotics. Otherwise, it always works."

• Pat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 16, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Excellent. Works perfectly to control diarrhea from Irritable Bowel Syndrome."

• Fre...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2014

For Diarrhea "I take this for Irritable Bowel Syndrome control, and it works very well. In most cases, 2 x 2 mg capsules do the job, however, sometimes one or two more are needed for more severe cases."

• Her...
• July 9, 2022

Loperamide for Diarrhea "You can die of the screaming poops before you get them opened!"

• mcn...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2025

Loperamide for Diarrhea "I have stomach-turning anxiety most mornings, and Imodium completely slows down my gut with little to no side effects. Highly recommend."

• Hop...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2021

For Diarrhea "Works very well at calming my IBS. No issues at all other than constipation if I overdo it."

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2024

Loperamide for Diarrhea "Works great. However, the packaging is horrible! Almost impossible to get the pills out of the packaging."

• sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2013

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Acute "I had a bad bout of diarrhea, and this medicine stopped it for me."