Imodium and Cefadroxil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) and Cefadroxil (cefadroxil/cefadroxil hemihydrate). Common drug interactions include asthenia among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Imodium and Cefadroxil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Imodium?

Imodium has active ingredients of loperamide hydrochloride. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 45,092 Imodium users. Check the latest studies of Imodium.

What is Cefadroxil?

Cefadroxil has active ingredients of cefadroxil/cefadroxil hemihydrate. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 1,897 Cefadroxil users. Check the latest studies of Cefadroxil.



On Jul, 30, 2026

15 people who take Imodium and Cefadroxil together, and have interactions are studied.

Imodium and Cefadroxil drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Imodium and Cefadroxil, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood)
  3. Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased
  4. Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)
  5. Dysarthria (speech disorder)
  6. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  7. Epigastric discomfort
  8. Feeling cold
  9. Hypernatraemia (an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions)
  10. Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Imodium and Cefadroxil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood)
  3. Confusional state
  4. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  5. Metabolic acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body)
  6. Nephropathy toxic (damage to kidney due to toxins)
  7. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  9. Blood lactic acid increased
  10. Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased

60+:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Lichenoid keratosis (a skin disorder described by rapid growing, reddish to brown, benign (noncancerous) lesion on the skin)
  3. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  4. Cardiac failure congestive
  5. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  6. Chest pain
  7. Chills (felling of cold)
  8. Constipation
  9. Cough
  10. Deafness

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Erdheim-Chester Disease (abnormal multiplication of a specific type of white blood cells): 4 people, 26.67%
  2. Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 4 people, 26.67%
  3. Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 3 people, 20.00%
  4. Thrombophlebitis (swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot): 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 13.33%
  8. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 13.33%
  9. Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome: 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Head Injury: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on loperamide hydrochloride and cefadroxil/cefadroxil hemihydrate (the active ingredients of Imodium and Cefadroxil, respectively), and Imodium and Cefadroxil (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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