Loperamide hydrochloride and Loose stools - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Loose stools is reported as a side effect among people who take Loperamide hydrochloride (loperamide hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Isosorbide Dinitrate,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Loose stools when taking Loperamide hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,478 people who have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Loperamide hydrochloride?

Loperamide hydrochloride has active ingredients of loperamide hydrochloride. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 10,814 Loperamide hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Loperamide hydrochloride.

What is Loose stools?

Loose stools is found to be associated with 237 drugs and 357 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Loose stools.

On Jul, 21, 2026

10,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride.
Among them, 13 people (0.12%) have Loose stools.

Could Loperamide hydrochloride cause Loose stools?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Loperamide hydrochloride when they have Loose stools? *

What is the gender of people who have Loose stools when taking Loperamide hydrochloride? *

female: 38.46 %
male: 61.54 %

What is the age of people who have Loose stools when taking Loperamide hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loperamide hydrochloride? *

Cilostazol: 4 people, 30.77%
Diflucan: 4 people, 30.77%
Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 4 people, 30.77%
Erythromycin: 4 people, 30.77%
Isosorbide Dinitrate: 4 people, 30.77%
Zolpidem Tartrate: 3 people, 23.08%
Lotronex: 3 people, 23.08%
Epivir: 3 people, 23.08%
Ziagen: 3 people, 23.08%
Fluconazole: 3 people, 23.08%

What are other side effects people have besides Loose stools? *

Fever: 8 people, 61.54%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 5 people, 38.46%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 4 people, 30.77%
Colitis Pseudomembranous (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea): 4 people, 30.77%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 23.08%
Constipation: 3 people, 23.08%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 3 people, 23.08%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 3 people, 23.08%
Melaena (the passage of black, tarry stools): 3 people, 23.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on loperamide hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Loperamide hydrochloride) and Loperamide hydrochloride (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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