Tag: Imodium misuse

Loperamide Abuse: Risks and Warning Signs of OTC Antidiarrheal Misuse

Loperamide Abuse: Risks and Warning Signs of OTC Antidiarrheal Misuse

Loperamide, found in OTC antidiarrheals like Imodium, is being misused by people trying to self-treat opioid withdrawal. At high doses, it causes life-threatening heart rhythms and can be fatal. Learn the warning signs and why this isn't just another drug trend.

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