Loperamide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Imodium, Imodium A-D, Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, Up and Up Anti-Diarrheal Solution, Kaopectate II, Neo-Diaral, Diar-Aid A-D Anti-Diarrheal

Loperamide has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 91 reviews on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 10% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Loperamide

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!"

6 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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jd ...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 21, 2025

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Last 15 years with IBS and with not a real help from doctors' medications so they can have me as a good client forever. After doing some hours of search, mostly here in drugs.com, reading all similar problems' reviews, I found that maybe loperamide could help me. Started a 2 mg pill and another one in case of emergency. In just 2 days, all symptoms stopped. No diarrhea, no typhoon in my colon anymore (4th week now). Had no side effects as far as now. Also, I use once at night a 70 mg cholestyramine. Now at least I can work and think, things I had stopped since a long time ago. Thank you all for all reviews and drugs.com that guided me very easily, slowly, slowly to understand my problem."

10 / 10

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imo...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 9, 2025

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Bad side effects on heart, had used it for a while at a really bad job with no toilet, but after taking it every day for a while, it doesn't help me anymore, and the side effects are much more pronounced."

6 / 10

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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."

7 / 10

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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."

9 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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Jay...
September 7, 2009

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

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

7 / 10

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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."

2 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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Her...
July 9, 2022

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

9 / 10

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

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

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

5 / 10

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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."

9 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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Ass...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 29, 2016

For Diarrhea "Binds you up well, poo real nice and solid after, good to handle the squirts."

10 / 10

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pep...
June 13, 2016

Loperamide for Diarrhea "The new packing is impossible to open. I cannot open the packet. Did you ever hear, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'? Why did you change? I like the product, now I need to find a new one."

1 / 10

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