Is it ok to take Immodium?

[Brian Randolph 3]

Hey folks,

Just had a really bad bout of loose stools last night and I feel them coming back today and I'm 5 days post surgery. Do any of you ever take immodium to slow the stools down? Not sure if it's a good idea or not.

Thanks,

Brian

[luvmy3boys 12]

I did the same thing 6 days post op. I called my dr and he told me to take a teaspoon of pepto. Good luck hope you feel better soon.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

I had a similar situation about the same time, I HAD to go out to attend a wake and didn't want to be anxious or have to race to a bathroom so I did take an Immodium and it helped and I was fine after that. Good luck.

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

I would start with the pepto. Constipation is a side effect of the immodium and the constipation is worse than loose stools.

[ladylaura 77]

I've been sitting here wondering the same thing. I'm having the same problem and I have a wedding I need to be at in a couple hours...

[megansmommy123 57]

My Dr said yes, it was ok to take. But to be careful so you don't take too much and become constipated.

[Firëfly 39]

My doctor told me to take Immodium for that problem. I only had Pepto in my house one night and had to use it post-op. He said he preferred Immodium so you should be okay in taking it. It does get better after you get off of that post-op liquid diet. (((hugs)))

[Brian Randolph 3]

Thanks for all of the support! What makes it worse for me is that at this time I'm wheel chair bound and well...moving quickly is not so easy!