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Diarrhea Solutions

Imodium AD (loperamide)

OTC Meds

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 88% reported success sentiment_neutral 12% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Probiotics

Supplement

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 49% reported success sentiment_neutral 45% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 5% reported feeling worse

BRAT Diet

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Colestid (Colestipol)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 82% reported success sentiment_neutral 14% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 4% reported feeling worse

Welchol (Colesevelam)

Prescription

Colesevelam may decrease the absorption of other drugs you may be taking. Always get your doctor's approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 88% reported success sentiment_neutral 8% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 4% reported feeling worse

Rice

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 83% reported success sentiment_neutral 17% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Soluble fiber supplements

Other Remedies

Soluble fiber absorbs water like a sponge. Common brands are Citrucel (methylcellulose), Benefiber (wheat dextrin) and oat bran.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 74% reported success sentiment_neutral 26% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Pepto Bismol (Kaopectate)

OTC Meds

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 89% reported success sentiment_neutral 11% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Gluten free/dairy free/soy free diet

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 73% reported success sentiment_neutral 27% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Avoid fruits and vegetables

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 85% reported success sentiment_neutral 15% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

No coffee, corn, sugar or spicy foods

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 69% reported success sentiment_neutral 31% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Lomotil

Prescription

Take 20-30 minutes before eating to slow down the digestive tract. Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 90% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 10% reported feeling worse

Cholestyramine

Prescription

Don't get the light version, it has sugar alcohol that can make diarrhea worse.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 89% reported success sentiment_neutral 11% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Lomotil (Diphenoxylate / Atropine)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 86% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 14% reported feeling worse

Low FODMAP Diet

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Banatrol

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 33% reported feeling worse

Calcium D- Glucarate

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Budesonide (Entocort)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Creon (pancrelipase)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Tanninalbuminat or Albumin tannate

OTC Meds

Treats diarrhea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. Absorbs water and electrolytes from the intestines and helps to restore the body's balance of fluids.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Instant mashed potatoes made with water (not milk)

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Butyrate

Other Remedies

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Keto diet

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Apple Pectin

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Zweiback

Other Remedies

A type of bread made with rusk, made with eggs and baked twice to make crispy.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse
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