Lomitol For Colostomy/stoma Patient

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Will lomitol harden stools or just slow down quantity and frequency? I have permanent coloscopy (about a foot removed)and some days I poop most of day. I take 2 in am and 2 in pm. Also take Imodium around 6/7 tabs daily. This combination helps but some days I still produce a little at a time.

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I reside in Fort Mill South Carolina. I am going to try reducing the Imodium I take daily and take for Lomotil every day four times daily and perhaps take two Imodium before bed

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It is really hard to say the effect it may have on any given person that tries it. According to NIH reports, for some, it may slow down the amount of bowel movements, and possibly make them more solid, but for others it could actually cause constipation as a side effect. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and abdominal cramping.

How are you doing since making the change?

Are you on any other medications?

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I'm in the process that my dr advised me to do. Which is 1/2 lomotil twice daily. No Imodium....just hope it doesn't constipate too much.

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My stools since lomotil have been more solid. I am now reducing it to 1/2 in am and 1/2 in pm. I also take Imodium (2) in am.
I take a lot of meds for colestrol and "a" fib and thyroid Med and water pill( twice weekly). I think lomotil has improved consistency and outbursts. I need this as I have permanent colostomy.

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Constipation can be resolved with lomitol with dose adjustments

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