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Can Immodium Be Taken While Suffering From Severe Diarrhea?
Question: At what point should i become concerned. I have been hydrating. I dont feel bad, no other symptoms such as fever just the runs and not even that horrible. Is that immodium that you recommended?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
No do not take Immodium it could be sub clinical infection and immodium can worsen the situation .
I have explained in detail in the answer which I have just sent across.
I would recommend you to start hydrating right now as the diarrhoea has already crossed 6 days
It is good you are not vomiting as you can hydrate yourself orally
Hope this helps
Take care
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
No do not take Immodium it could be sub clinical infection and immodium can worsen the situation .
I have explained in detail in the answer which I have just sent across.
I would recommend you to start hydrating right now as the diarrhoea has already crossed 6 days
It is good you are not vomiting as you can hydrate yourself orally
Hope this helps
Take care
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