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What are the side effects of loperamide?

Updated: 11/15/2022
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Possible side effects from loperamide include skin rash, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and swelling, pain, and discomfort in the abdomen.Other rare side effects may occur with any antidiarrheal medicine.

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