loperamide against loose stools?

[Sigmund Roid]

I am in a winter bulking cycle right now, and I have trouble in the bowel section. My bowel movements have increased, so I think not all the food is being absorbed. I am shitting massive heaps of crap 3 times a day, and it is very loose, pardon my French.
Is loperamide, an OTC medication against diarrhea, in a low dosage a good solution for slowing down the bowel movements? BTW, my carbs always come from whole grain stuff, veggies and fruits. Should I cut down my fiber intake?

 

[Vítor Rage]

Good question.
Sometimes when i sip a very very huge post workout liquid meal (whey+alumin+maltodextrin+oatmeal and so on) i also take a loperamide tablet to prevent from get a diahrrea minutes after.

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[Racer-X99]

Yes, it is a very good agent for slowing down the intestines. A gastro told me to take one of the advanced tablets in the morning with breakfast and nothing the rest of the day. I don't think I would make this a long-term practice. I would suggest thinking about changing your diet a bit. I don't know how much it effects the liver and kidneys.

The answer to the question is yes. If you move very fast down there, then take two. If things are just a bit faster than you want, than take one. It is very good stuff. The advanced formula reduces gas in the intestines.

Good luck.

 

[wizardnor]

were do you get loperamide tablets?

 

[Racer-X99]

It is Imodium in the US. Get the advanced formula as it cuts back on the gas. You can get it everywhere from grocery stores to Walgreens.

 

[Vítor Rage]

Here in brazil is "imodium" too.
It is loperamide + simeticona.

 

[Racer-X99]

Here in brazil is "imodium" too.
It is loperamide + simeticona.

The version with the simeticona or (simethicone sp?) is the advanced version which reduces intestinal gas.

 

[Sigmund Roid]

Here in brazil is "imodium" too.
It is loperamide + simeticona.

Yeah, I remember the name imodium. But here the generic stuff is 2x cheaper. Is simeticona against farts? My colleagues and gf would appreciate a decrease in my sulfuric gas production.

 

[Racer-X99]

Yeah, I remember the name imodium. But here the generic stuff is 2x cheaper. Is simeticona against farts? My colleagues and gf would appreciate a decrease in my sulfuric gas production.

Yes, the simeticona reduces/absorbs gas. You can buy that alone with out the loperamide.