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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Very drowsy while taking Lomotil. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.Is Lomotil addictive?No, Lomotil is not considered addictive when it’s taken at the recommended dosage for diarrhea. (With addiction, it’s difficult to stop taking a drug, even if it’s causing harmful effects.)However, Lomotil can cause addiction if it’s taken in very high doses. It’s important not to take more Lomotil than your doctor prescribes.For more information about Lomotil and addiction, see “Is Lomotil a controlled substance?” under “What is Lomotil?” at the beginning of the article.Does Lomotil help treat gas and bloating?Lomotil is not approved to treat gas and bloating. However, these may be symptoms of diarrhea, which Lomotil can treat. By treating diarrhea, Lomotil may also treat the gas and bloating that can happen when you have diarrhea.Will Lomotil cause cramping or pain in my belly?Lomotil can cause stomach pain and discomfort. Diarrhea, the condition that Lomotil treats, can also cause cramping and stomach pain. If your stomach pain gets worse and doesn’t go away after a few days, call your doctor. They can let you know if you need to take another medication or if they need to see you.Should I take Lomotil if I have diarrhea from the stomach flu?No, Lomotil should not be used for diarrhea caused by a bacterial stomach infection (for example, Clostridioides difficile). Taking Lomotil when you have this type of bacterial stomach infection can cause sepsis, a very serious and life threatening infection.If you take Lomotil when you have a milder stomach virus, it may make the infection last longer. Call your doctor if you think you may have the stomach flu. They can tell you how you to treat it at home or if they need to see you.Can Imodium and Lomotil be used together?Talk with your doctor before taking Imodium and Lomotil together. Using these drugs together might increase some side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness. If you drink alcohol, avoid drinking it or doing activities that require alertness or concentration (for example, driving) until you know how
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