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Can I Take Imodium To Treat Diarrhea While Taking Diclofenac For Pulled Tendon?

Pulled a tendon in my right inner knee and had a lot of swelling. I went to a clinic and the gave me a prescription for anti inflammatory(disclofenac ec 50)
This drug gave me diarrhea and saw my doctor about this matter and only took this medication for 4 days my doctor prescribed a cream my knee which is doing a lot better. And the doctor told me to take imodium for the diarrhea. It has been two weeks now without a proper bowel movement. Your advise would be appreciated
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

Diclofenac is known to cause Gastric irritation, which might be responsible for your diarrhea.
This was controlled by administration of Imodium (pharmacologically Loperamide) which acts by reducing the Gastric motility.
However, as a known side effect, it causes constipation.
As a result, you are facing problems with bowel movement.

But there is no need to worry, once the effect of the medications goes off, you will start having regular bowel movements.

Till then, drink plenty of fluids & take fiber rich foods in your diet.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Can I Take Imodium To Treat Diarrhea While Taking Diclofenac For Pulled Tendon?

Hello dear, Diclofenac is known to cause Gastric irritation, which might be responsible for your diarrhea. This was controlled by administration of Imodium (pharmacologically Loperamide) which acts by reducing the Gastric motility. However, as a known side effect, it causes constipation. As a result, you are facing problems with bowel movement. But there is no need to worry, once the effect of the medications goes off, you will start having regular bowel movements. Till then, drink plenty of fluids & take fiber rich foods in your diet. Wishing you a good health. Take care.