Loperamide and constipation Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Loperamide Side Effects Report #5207235-9
Loperamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with diarrhoea and was treated with Loperamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation . Loperamide dosage: 2MG, 3X DAY, 047. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loperamide Side Effects Report #5169483-6
Loperamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with antidiarrhoeal supportive care and was treated with Loperamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , dehydration, intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Loperamide dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVACID, ZOCOR, BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE, TRICLOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loperamide Side Effects Report #4603693-9
Loperamide side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 21, 2005. Female patient, 29 years of age, was treated with Loperamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colon gangrene, constipation , large intestine perforation, peritonitis. Loperamide dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.