Children and the elderly require special accommodations
Can occur with Imodium: constipation Can occur with Lomotil: itchy skin Can occur with both Imodium and Lomotil: headache nausea and vomiting dizziness sleepiness dry mouth abdominal pain indigestion Serious side effects These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Imodium, with Lomotil, or with both drugs (when taken individually)
No trials specifically enrolled elderly individuals, those with significant cardiovascular disease, individuals with active cancer, or pregnant/breastfeeding women
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These can take a variety of forms, including injections, oral pills, skin-attached patches, slow-release drugs, and more