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Can Kaopectate Or Imodium A-D Be Taken Safely Along With Abilify, Carvedilol, Eliquis, Finasteride, Flecainide Acetate, Flomax, Rosuvastatin, And Sertraline?
Question: My husband has diarrhea. Is Kaopectate or Imodium A-D safe with Ability, Carvedilol, Eliquis, Finasteride, Flecainide Acetate, Flomax, Rosuvastatin, and Sertraline?
Brief Answer:
Yes, clinically they are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your query yes iodium can be used up to 16/mg a day safely with the drugs he is on.
He can take loperamide in doses 4 mg thrice a day for immediate relief.
Secondly, bismuth is also very safe and can be taken.
Practically you can take them.
Hope I was helpful.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Yes, clinically they are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your query yes iodium can be used up to 16/mg a day safely with the drugs he is on.
He can take loperamide in doses 4 mg thrice a day for immediate relief.
Secondly, bismuth is also very safe and can be taken.
Practically you can take them.
Hope I was helpful.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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