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Took Laxative Pill After Days Of Constipation. Had Normal Bowel Movement Followed By Diarrhea. Advise?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Question: I took 2 laxative pills yesterday after days of constipation,, first nornal b ms in morning then severe diahrea all day from 11 AM till now,, just took 2 tsp of Immodium,, should I take more
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Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (1 hour later)
dear patient

If the loose stools are caused by the laxative, the best course of action would be to hold any laxatives and let your bowels recover normal motility; however if loperamide is used, after the initial dose it can be repeated every 6

truly yours

Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (23 minutes later)
I took two teaspoons of immodane an hour ago,, since them hemmorhoids finally started bleeding. How much more immodium can I take before bedtime
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Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (5 minutes later)
the maximum recommended would be 8 tablets (in your case teaspoons) in a 24 hour period

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Took Laxative Pill After Days Of Constipation. Had Normal Bowel Movement Followed By Diarrhea. Advise?

dear patient

If the loose stools are caused by the laxative, the best course of action would be to hold any laxatives and let your bowels recover normal motility; however if loperamide is used, after the initial dose it can be repeated every 6

truly yours

Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN