An impartial review of Imodium, by an IBS sufferer…Article by Rick What is Imodium? The chances are, anyone who has suffered with IBS for some time, particularly IBS-D (Diarrhea dominant) will probably know what it is.
Its effectiveness and results vary from person to person, but it is generally considered one of the more effective short-term medications, certainly among the IBS fraternity. As someone who has alternating IBS-C (constipation dominant) and IBS-D, it has been, on occasions, a life-saver. I have personally found the best results kick-in about 6 hours after taking it, where for the rest of the day, the constant thoughts about being near a bathroom become much less dominant, and I find I can sometimes roam outside of my comfort zone without stressing about it too much. I usually take one 2mg tablet as early as possible, and then a furher one or two later on after each bathroom visit. Unfortunately for me there is a price to be paid, the next day. 
Constipation and/or increased bowel unpredictability usually follows for a day or two afterwards, which makes it a great medication for a single-day event, but pretty useless for anything longer. The generic name for the medicine is Loperamide and it is usually sold in 2mg tablet form. As I said, Loperamide has been, on occasions, a life-saver, but, there is the optimal word – "on occasions". Loperamide is NOT a permanent or long-term solution to IBS.From what I understand, its long term use is not recommended. It should not be taken continuously
If you are in the US, I believe you can get it off-the-shelf in this unbranded format and only pay a few dollars for a bottle of 350 capsules. Over here in the UK (or "rip-off Britain" as we lovingly like to call it!) the branded version costs about £4 - £5 ($9USD) for a packet of 12 capsules! However, I have recently discovered a US seller on eBay importing the 350 capsule bottles of the unbranded version from the US to the UK for less than £10 including postage.
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