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Can I take an Imodium ad the night before surgery

Help. I'm in pain due to loose stool and want to take an Imodium ad. Is it ok to take one when I have surgery in the morning

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    I wouldn't because Imodium affect peristalsis of the bowel and that's one of things they are concerned about post surgery. Your bowels will naturally slow down because of the anesthesia so you don't want to add the imodium on top. Paralytic ileus of the bowel is no fun at all.

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    I actually talked to the doctor on call at my surgeons office and he said I could. I just have to tell the anesthisiologist in the morning

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