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Can the medication I’m taking be causing my diarrhea?

Medicines have many side effects and diarrhea may be a result of taking certain medications.

Some Medications Can Disturb the Normal Gut Bacteria, Which Can Result in Diarrhea

  • Antibiotics are an example of a class of medication that can cause diarrhea.

  • Antibiotics can disturb the normal gut bacteria, which can contribute to reduced absorption of fluids and salts in the intestine, leading to diarrhea.

Why Treat Your Diarrhea?

  • If you get diarrhea while taking some form of medication, consult your healthcare professional.

  • IMODIUM® products contain an active ingredient called Loperamide, which works to help restore your body’s natural rhythm so you can start to feel like yourself again.

  • If symptoms persist for more than two days or get worse, consult your healthcare professional.

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Tips for Managing Diarrhea

LIFESTYLE TIPS

References

  1. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/menstrual-abnormalities/dysmenorrhea- 2025

  2. https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6874-14-14- 2014

  3. https://medlineplus.gov/periodpain.html

  4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656- 2024

  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4229526- 2014

  6. https://medlineplus.gov/diarrhea.html

  7. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menstrual-cramps/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374944- 2022

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