Does imodium help vomiting?
My small son had loose motions and now he's also vomiting a little. I have Imodium at home for diarrhoea. I'm wondering, does Imodium help with vomiting too, or is it only for stopping loose stools?
My small son had loose motions and now he's also vomiting a little. I have Imodium at home for diarrhoea. I'm wondering, does Imodium help with vomiting too, or is it only for stopping loose stools?
Wait, I thought Imodium was only for diarrhea? Did anyone else feel really nauseous or throw up after taking it? I am too scared to take any pills right now when my stomach is already spinning.
No, Imodium will not help with vomiting as it is only designed to slow down your bowels for loose motions. When I had thyroid-related gut issues, I learned that taking the wrong medicine can really upset your system. Please consult your doctor for proper anti-vomiting medication.
I know how exhausting and lonely it feels to be stuck near the washroom throwing up constantly. Please don't take Imodium for this, as it won't help stop the vomiting and might make your stomach feel heavier. Take a deep breath and let your body rest.
Absolutely not, Imodium is strictly for diarrhea and can be dangerous if taken for vomiting. If you cannot keep any liquids down for more than 24 hours, please go to a clinic immediately to prevent severe dehydration.
Agreed, Imodium is definitely not for vomiting. You need an antiemetic drug like Ondansetron, so please ask a local pharmacist instead.
Our body tries to throw out toxins through vomiting, so we must not force it with wrong medicines. Stay positive, drink small sips of warm water or ginger tea, and let your body heal naturally. Take care of yourself.
Man, if Imodium helped with vomiting, my life would be so much simpler after bad street food! Sadly, it does nothing for the upper exit. Better to stick to ORS and pray the room stops spinning so I can finally sleep.
I was actually just looking this up online because my flatmate is sick. From what I read, Imodium only works on the lower digestive tract, so it has zero effect on the brain signals that cause vomiting. Glad I checked before giving it to her!
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