Loperamide

Common brands: Imodium A-D, Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief, Anti-Diarrheal, Anti Diarrheal, Medique Diamode

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43,606
Total Reports
18,898
Serious Reports
3,833
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.79%)

Patient Demographics

Male
15,060
Female
24,700

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Loperamide.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DIARRHOEA 8,650
13.9%
2 NAUSEA 4,194
6.7%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 4,008
6.4%
4 FATIGUE 3,781
6.1%
5 OFF LABEL USE 3,166
5.1%
6 VOMITING 2,721
4.4%
7 CONSTIPATION 2,407
3.9%
8 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,060
3.3%
9 HEADACHE 1,951
3.1%
10 DYSPNOEA 1,928
3.1%
11 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,789
2.9%
12 ASTHENIA 1,783
2.9%
13 DECREASED APPETITE 1,757
2.8%
14 DIZZINESS 1,664
2.7%
15 PAIN 1,629
2.6%
16 PNEUMONIA 1,590
2.5%
17 DEHYDRATION 1,545
2.5%
18 PYREXIA 1,528
2.4%
19 MALAISE 1,423
2.3%
20 INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED 1,320
2.1%
21 DEATH 1,310
2.1%
22 COUGH 1,275
2.0%
23 ARTHRALGIA 1,261
2.0%
24 INTENTIONAL PRODUCT USE ISSUE 1,193
1.9%
25 RASH 1,183
1.9%
26 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 1,161
1.9%
27 ANAEMIA 1,112
1.8%
28 FALL 1,074
1.7%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,037
1.7%
30 BACK PAIN 916
1.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.