Loperamide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2023

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Acute "They helped me a little bit for a short time after taking 4 doses, but I need to get a stool culture, so I may have something other than typical diarrhea. The main reason for my review is to say that the caplets are extremely difficult to get out of the individual packing. I needed scissors to cut it open. Most caplets/pills are easy to get out by peeling away the paper on the back, but that's impossible to do with this medication."

• Gre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 22, 2021

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I've suffered from diarrhea most of my life, but it became worse after having my non-functioning gallbladder removed. I had several accidents at work, driving to work, etc. I changed my route to work to ensure that I knew where all the bathrooms were. My gastro at the time said the diarrhea was not related to the surgery. Switching to another gastro saved my life. He diagnosed me with bile salt malabsorption syndrome, which occurs in many postcholecystectomy patients. He ordered Welchol to help regulate the excess bile and recommended Immodium. I now take 2 Welchol a day in the morning and then follow with 2 Immodium tablets. Then around noon, take 2 calcium carbonate tablets. This combination has given me my life back. No diarrhea and fewer problems with mushy poo. It took a while to figure out the best time and combination for me."

• Ver...
• December 8, 2019

Loperamide for Traveler's Diarrhea "I just got back from Mexico 12/07/19 and would not have been able to board the plane if it were not for Imodium A-D. It absolutely saved my ass! I do not understand these complaints about packaging, though, it's quite simple, peel back paper cover and pop the thing through. The packaging matters very little to me considering I would still be in Mexico if it were not for this medication. THANK YOU!!! from the bottom of my bowels."

• Big...
• April 28, 2019

For Diarrhea "The old formula worked great. I could always count on it to stop any diarrhea by the second dose. The new formula doesn't work at all. I've tried it many times. I've even tried using more than recommended, but to no avail. It's a waste of money."

• LM9...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 9, 2017

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I have IBS, but no health insurance and can't afford expensive treatments and prescription medications. My wonderful doctor recommended a 'maintenance' regimen of 2 loperamide daily to control the chronic diarrhea that was greatly affecting my life. Between this and watching my diet, sticking mainly to non-dairy, sugar-free, and gluten-free foods, I've been able to live a mostly normal life with very few flare-ups. I highly recommend."

• Alw...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 17, 2021

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "Have been taking Imodium daily for several years, and I am grateful it exists. Without it, I could not function as my IBS can interfere with daily routines - like driving to work. I learned only this year how important it is to stay well hydrated while on this drug. It is critical to drink lots! I often take extra care on hot days by taking something to keep the electrolytes up - (e.g., Hydrolyte)."

• ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2016

Loperamide for Diarrhea "I was tapering off of both MS Contin and Percocet and developed diarrhea. I started taking Imodium and started itching and a rash. It did help the diarrhea, but I am one of the people that had a reaction to this medication, unfortunately. I also had cramping and sweating, as well as lightheadedness."

• ks1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2019

Loperamide for Diarrhea "Made my symptoms much worse. Every time I took it, I'd get diarrhea immediately after. Sometimes it would clear up afterward, sometimes it wouldn't. I took it before bed, and it gave me loose stool in my sleep (after I had already gone multiple times after taking it)."

• Cap...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 27, 2020

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I have had chronic diarrhea for over ten years, reasonably controlled by two 2 mg tablets. Have tried many things to control it-different meds (forget what, but they did not work). Tried probiotics, but they made it worse. Took myself off loperamide-nothing happened for 8 days, then it came back big-time. Sought medical help. I have a wonderful doctor, but this seems to be the kind of thing that one has to mostly work out by oneself. Am reading the book 'The Happy Gut.' Helping, but it's hard to implement their approach entirely. Have learned that breads with white flour are a problem. Scrambled eggs, unless cooked quite hard, are bad. Oranges, which I love, are not good. Lithuanian rye bread is good. Still learning. Have resisted upping the dose to three/day but will also try that next."

• exp...
• August 16, 2015

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Acute "I left Florida for a trip to Budapest, Hungary, with an acute case of diarrhea that threatened to spoil the expensive day trips I had paid for. An apothecary recommended I take Lopedium brand capsules (only available in a few countries, not the USA). After taking just two capsules and as needed for the remainder of the trip, with no side effects. Imodium A-D is the US equivalent, I understand."

• Nur...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 7, 2019

For Diarrhea, Acute "Nurses love this stuff. You have a miserable patient with liquid stool, and the doctor prescribes Imodium because it is OK according to the cause of the diarrhea. And with the first 4 mg dose, then 2 mg with every subsequent diarrhea stool, the patient is relieved. Personally, I have direct experience with it myself. It really works, slows gastric motility down enough for your body to absorb the liquid it needs instead of pooping it out."

• Daf...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2020

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Acute "I get diarrhea because of anxiety, usually when I go out. I always have to know where WCs are. So I only go out about once a week. Imodium has never made any difference. I still try it about once every few weeks, but it never works!"

• Moh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 27, 2021

For Diarrhea "Long story slightly short, have had IBS for a few years now and an almost constant feeling of immediate fatigue, and had palpitations after meals and required immediate movement to move bowels. So, began to take these, and subsequently, when my stress increased due to a motorcycle accident, I started mebeverine alongside these and have completely removed spice intake from my diet, including dairy. The loperamide, I don't like to admit, has saved me from ruination and constant visits, seriously within RDA, it's perfect and has stopped my stomach from constant grumbling (painless cramps)."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 19, 2024

For Lymphocytic Colitis "I read all the reviews and didn't read any that had lymphocytic colitis, so thought I would chime in. Lymphocytic colitis is a condition where your body thinks there's an infection of some kind, but there really isn't. Anyway, I have had to experiment with the dosage and have found that one pill in the morning is right for me. Occasionally, I have to take half a pill extra or cut back half a pill if I start to get constipated, but now I have my life back. This product is wonderful. I've been taking it now for about 1 year with no side effects that I'm aware of. I'll probably be on it for the rest of my life since there is no cure for what I have. By the way, if you have a Bi-Mart in town, they have the best price and it comes in a small bottle of 100, and all the pills are loose inside, so no cutting and fighting with blister packs."

• Anonymous
• October 5, 2014

For Diarrhea "Once in a while I eat something that brings on the trots. One pill usually does the trick. Like any other over-the-counter medicine, it's not something to become dependent on. Once I figure out what food item did me in, I stop eating it."

• Joe...
• February 27, 2014

For Diarrhea "Two days into the most painful diarrhea I've ever experienced, I got onto Gastro-stop. Within about 45 minutes, my severe gut cramps had reduced to rumbles and diarrhea no more, combined with some rehydration product I am feeling almost well again."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2021

For Diarrhea, Chronic "I have IBS (both D & C). Lately, mostly D. I've tried a few different medications, and they wind up causing the constipation. Tonight, I started Loperamide 2 mg capsules (prescription strength). I took the 2 that you're supposed to take for the first dose. So far, it's been about 3 hours, and I'm okay, I think. I have a little stomach ache, but not like cramping. Hopefully, that's it for the D, and this medication will be good for me."

• Anonymous
• December 20, 2011

Loperamide for Diarrhea "It worked great, but made my eyes very dilated, so much so that I could not read. I started taking it after getting my C. diff from the antibiotics from a back stimulator being placed in my mid-back. Can't say enough good about it except the eye dilatation."

• Cak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2021

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "I've been struggling with chronic diarrhea for a while now and got fed up with it. It's only awful in the mornings, where I'd have to go to the bathroom 5+ times. With my morning classes and then student teaching, I was so scared that I would have an accident. I started taking these (2 pills) the night before I have to get up early and haven't had a problem since!"

• Fis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2024

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Sorry, I have left so many reviews. I did not say what side effects I am having. It does make me a little dizzy, sleepy. I am mixing it with Diazepam. It reduces my cramps from PTSD adrenaline. (My intestines are overactive) I've not felt nauseous. The worst part about it is, they make me so thirsty! I am drinking many liters of water a day. Still a dry mouth. Now, I run to go number 1. Which is much, much better than 2."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2015

Loperamide for Diarrhea "I had a torn hole in my colon from this, which needed surgery to repair. Over two months to recover. Expensive. Very dangerous. This should not be an over-the-counter purchase, it should be only by doctor orders."

• BCJ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2023

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Chronic "This product seems to take longer than it should to quell my symptoms. Since I am (really) allergic to mint and since the caplets are mint-flavored, I'm thinking that's the reason. Mint isn't the only flavoring that could be used."

• 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!"

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2021

Loperamide for Diarrhea, Acute "I presumably caught the stomach bug going around my workplace and had severe diarrhea all day with stomach cramps, which started as soon as I woke up one morning. About 5:30 p.m. I took an Imodium after a rough day, and it stopped the diarrhea completely. I was very pleased and shocked at how well it worked after just 2 tablets. Hopefully, it wouldn't have lasted much longer anyway! Haha!"

• 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."