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Imodium/Generics

kismet — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:10:52 GMT

This drug came out in the late 70's and I have been taking is since then. I had surgery for Crohn's disease and now have IBS. The other day I went to buy some and was told it was behind the counter at the pharmacy and asked about it. Said they only have it in 36 count. I was getting the two bottles of 200 at Costco. Seems like no one has any with 100. My prescription coverage won't cover it since it's over the counter. They did cover it when it was only by prescription. Does anyone know where I can get at least 100 pills in a bottle. I wasn't aware this drug was a problem until I went to buy it. Seems like it's the poor man's methadone. Here I was taking it for years and never knew. Never seemed to bother me and I was pretty active. I did put in a request at Costco to at least offer a bottle of 100 in the pharmacy. Just another over the counter that some have abused and now people that need it have to pay the price. A lot of people have IBS and I'm sure take more than I do a day. Just venting on this since it seems more things that we've used for years are now taken away. Guess the companies can make more money selling small packs. I can afford it but what about all the people that can't. Anyone else feel the same?

Re: Imodium/Generics

lolakimono — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:32:25 GMT

@kismet

I don't have any knowledge of the Immodium issue, but I have allergies and I used to have frequent sinus infections so I can understand your frustration (like what I experienced with restricted access to products with Sudafed.)

I did want to share that Marshmallow Extract might work for your issue, and can help heal the GI tract. I have colitis, and I researched this for a time when I was symptomatic. Have you tried it?

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godi — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:24:45 GMT

@lolakimono Where would you find marshmallow extract? Is it a liquid or pill? I have issues also and would be interested in hearing more.

Re: Imodium/Generics

lolakimono — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:34:45 GMT

@godi

It is the root from the plant. You can get it as pills or liquids. I have only taken the pills. Basically, if you have pulled a marshmallow apart you know that the inside is very sticky and binding. Those properties keep the big D at bay.

This is what I have taken.

Ginger root also works, but the properties are different. Ginger increases heat in the body, so it "cooks" the D into solids. You can take it as a supplement if you do not like the taste of ginger.

Re: Imodium/Generics

godi — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:36:35 GMT

@lolakimono Thank you! ❤️

Re: Imodium/Generics

software — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:45:10 GMT

The CVS website is showing the generic available in 200, 96 and other counts.

The FDA said too many people were dying from a heart attack.

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Suzeecat — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:20:38 GMT

Have you tried Amazon, or Walmart?

I never knew Immodium was so dangerous!?! I only take it very occasionally though.

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HLP — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:47:31 GMT

Just bought from Amazon. And thank you I sure will try them, I don't dare leave the house unless I take immodium, my niece has the same problem,

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Carmie — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:17:12 GMT

I buy the generic version at Walmart. They have plenty on the shelves. They sometimes even have two bottles of 50 wrapped together to be sold as one.

I take it when I am going to be away for the day..traveling or on a boat for a whole day. I have bottles everywhere..in my car, boat, handbag, medicine cabinet, etc.

No problem buying it.

Re: Imodium/Generics

kismet — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:20:31 GMT

Thanks for all the information. I did try to get some at Walmart but the larger size was sold out. I know the Equate brand works because I use to get it there before Costco sold it. Some generics aren't as good as others. I've tried several brands in the past so I first went to Walmart. I will check again since I do have half a bottle left. I'm sure a lot of people have to plan to go out unlike those that don't have problems. I know both Crohn's and IBS affect a lot of people, more than when I was diagnosed.

I get my sudafed at Walgreens, box of 96 for I think $12 or something close to it. I do have allergies and keep it on hand. I suppose everyone has to sign for it with ID.

I'll keep check at Walmart.

How many do you take? I just bought at Amazon

HLP — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 19:10:17 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@godi
It is the root from the plant. You can get it as pills or liquids. I have only taken the pills. Basically, if you have pulled a marshmallow apart you know that the inside is very sticky and binding. Those properties keep the big D at bay.
This is what I have taken.

Ginger root also works, but the properties are different. Ginger increases heat in the body, so it "cooks" the D into solids. You can take it as a supplement if you do not like the taste of ginger.

Re: Imodium/Generics

corita — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 01:50:01 GMT

I was interested in the marshmallow and read up on it yesterday. I do use Imodium when needed and am always looking for something better. I had not heard about the Imodium/heart connection.

Like many other supplements, there are many

good effects taking it, but almost as many bad effects - very confusing! Good for diarrhea and constipation? Good for digestion because it coats

lining stomach. But because it coats the lining of stomach, it messes the absorption of other meds? Careful monitoring for diabetes, can lower blood sugar? Will research more....

Re: Imodium/Generics

missy1 — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 02:15:01 GMT

So only the big bottles you have to sign for?

I saw the smaller sizes on the shelf.

@kismet

Re: Imodium/Generics

kismet — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:05:51 GMT

missy1

I have to sign for the sudafed and show my ID, driver's license. I don't know if it's like this all over the country. Not sure about the Imodium cause I haven't gotten it since they pulled the larger bottles.

Re: Imodium/Generics

FrostyBabe1 — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:33:28 GMT

@kismet wrote:
missy1

I have to sign for the sudafed and show my ID, driver's license. I don't know if it's like this all over the country. Not sure about the Imodium cause I haven't gotten it since they pulled the larger bottles.

Yes, it is. Sudafed is used in the manufacturing of meth, so they've placed it behind the counter and require ID to purchase it for a number of reasons.

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graciesmom1003 — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:01:46 GMT

Like many over the counter drugs it has been found useful to opioid addicts. Imodium is an opioid product, but is prescribed over the counter in amts that are not mind altering. Heroin and fentanyl addicts have found that large quantities of imodium will help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. unfortunately it takes 50-100 of the 2mg caplets that are available for purchase over the counter. the usual dosing to treat diarrhea being 2 caps followed by 1 cap for each episode of diarrhea until controlled.

Once it was identified as being used in this manner, the larger bottles were removed from the shelf and required signature and identification. It is challenging for people who are prescribed larger doses for bowel function control to obtain enough medication.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:04:04 GMT

@kismet wrote:
Thanks for all the information. I did try to get some at Walmart but the larger size was sold out. I know the Equate brand works because I use to get it there before Costco sold it. Some generics aren't as good as others. I've tried several brands in the past so I first went to Walmart. I will check again since I do have half a bottle left. I'm sure a lot of people have to plan to go out unlike those that don't have problems. I know both Crohn's and IBS affect a lot of people, more than when I was diagnosed.

I get my sudafed at Walgreens, box of 96 for I think $12 or something close to it. I do have allergies and keep it on hand. I suppose everyone has to sign for it with ID.

I'll keep check at Walmart.

When you're buying store branded, generic OTC drugs, they're all the same. Virtually ALL of them are manufactured by Perrigo, located in Allegan, MI. They're the world's largest manufacturer of store branded products. Today the immodium line may be set up to manufacture for the Publix store brand. Next week it may be for Walmart. The following week it may be for Meijer, and so on. Other than different packaging and subtle differences in appearance (ie, a gelcap may be green for one store and blue for another), they're identical. I have access to getting things from their company store thru friends that work there and it makes no difference to me what store name is on the package.

Re: Imodium/Generics

kismet — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:36:57 GMT

I guess if you have a normal digestive system that they are all the same. Take out several feet of intestines and then add crohn's onto that and ibs and no I cannot take every generic. I have tried and it doesn't work. I even have one brand of BP pills that I take because while the generic has to have the same main ingredients they have different fillers. If you doubt this ask anyone that has problems in this area. What works for one does not work for another and I have almost 50 years of experience to prove it.

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FrostyBabe1 — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:56:59 GMT

@kismet wrote:
I guess if you have a normal digestive system that they are all the same. Take out several feet of intestines and then add crohn's onto that and ibs and no I cannot take every generic. I have tried and it doesn't work. I even have one brand of BP pills that I take because while the generic has to have the same main ingredients they have different fillers. If you doubt this ask anyone that has problems in this area. What works for one does not work for another and I have almost 50 years of experience to prove it.

I very much understand that generic prescription medications made by different manufacturers will have different fillers. I spent the bulk of my career working for a pharmaceutical manufacturer and was part of the team that formed their generic prescription arm in the 1990's. Even then, some generic prescription meds may be identical to the brand. For example, the generic version of Xanax manufactured by Greenstone is exactly the same as the brand name. Greenstone is a division of Pfizer and they're made on the same manufacturing line. However; the generic formulation from Mylan will be different. But you specifically asked about generic, OTC Imodium, which doesn't require a prescription. The store brands of that drug from Wal-Mart, Walgreen, Meijer, Kroger, Safeway, CVS, Costco, etc may have a different filler than the brand name Imodium, but they are all made by the same manufacturer, using the same formulation. The same with their store brands of Tylenol and Motrin. The only differences are cosmetic and in the packaging.

I wish you all the best in finding what you need. I have a close friend with Crohn's and I know how debillitating it can be.