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      08/27/06 04:30 PM
Ulrika

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You can also use generic Loperamide - which are exactly the same, but usually cheaper. (Usually the only difference is that generic branded stuff has some lactose in it, which some of us don't tolerate particularly well - but it's in microscopic amounts, so doesn't usually cause a problem).




That's strange. According to FASS (the Swedish reference source for drugs) Imodium contains lactose too (in the form of lactosemonohydrat) and more than my brand which is Dimor.

About overdosing, there is a maximum limit given, typically 16 mg a day = 8 pills and I guess there is a reason for that. It could of course be that if that amount doesn't help then maybe you should try another approach. It might be a good idea to ask a pharmacist or doctor about that. The main thing is to take it gradually and see how many pills you need, since there is a risk of a really serious condition if your bowels slow down too much (don't remember what it's called in English but it's listed among the more unusual side effects).


/Ulrika, IBS-D

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