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Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Imodium sorted by most helpful. ![]()
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I use the chewable tablets whenever I am not going to be near a bathroom. Start taking 2 tablets about 1 hour before leaving home and every 3 1/2 hours thereafter. Eat very lightly or not at all and this seems to do the trick. Rarely do I have an "episode" while traveling. Published: November 03, 2007 ::
Undiagnosed IBS, I take 4 (max rec dosage)per day with my morning thyroid med and I am now a normal functioning person, able to eat while out. Dr's told me I am lactose intolerant and eat more fiber, HA, makes it worse! So I take 4 per day and I haven't had any diarrhea! Published: November 28, 2007 ::
I have tried taking it 3 different ways according to Doc's directions and each way made me so constipated I could't see straight. Published: October 18, 2007 ::
Very good at controlling chronic mild diarrhea. Using this med for about 8 months. Take 1/2 to 1 tab per day, usually in the AM. No side effects. Published: January 28, 2008 ::
I often have diarrhea, have had stomach stapling and get what they call dumping syndrome and this medication helps control the effects. Published: November 11, 2007 ::
I was pleased to read reviews of Imodium because I have been taking it more and more and was afraid I was taking it too much. But now that I see other people doing the same, I'm not as concerned. Published: February 23, 2009 ::
I take this to relieve my I.B.S. It works well enough. Published: February 14, 2009 ::
I have used treatment for two days and found good results. I had so much gas one night almost every fifteen minutes I was passing gas that the smell was unreal. Published: March 23, 2009 ::
I take immodium once a day every day. More often when needed. It really works. Published: February 25, 2009 ::
Popping immodium like candy up to 16 mg per day - does not stop episodes. Stopped eating except for BRAT diet - no relief - 3 weeks still into it. Doctor has no clue why. Published: July 08, 2008 ::
This drug works great for shutting down IBS symptoms, but it always had a backlash. Took me a while to figure out why: Part of my problem was Lactose intolerance. Lactose is a filler in this drug -- a terrible idea! An alternative doc said to stop milk, milk products, coffee, chocolate, cheese, many oils etc. Finally got off the drug too. IBS is history. It's what you eat! Published: July 19, 2009 ::
This drug works great for shutting down IBS symptoms, but it always had a backlash. Took me a while to figure out why: Part of my problem was Lactose intolerance. Lactose is a filler in this drug -- a terrible idea! An alternative doc said to stop milk, milk products, coffee, chocolate, cheese, many oils etc. Finally got off the drug too. IBS is history. It's what you eat! Published: July 19, 2009 ::
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works great for the IBS, I take one or two every other day. I don't get bloated or constipated. Published: November 16, 2007 ::