is immodium an opiate?

weird, I read somewhere that immodium is an opiate?!?! does anyone know anything about this? Maybe I'll google it. weird weird and weird....

[mimi1313]

Actually it is but it doesn't cross the blood/brain barrier. Opiates tend to constipate you and that is what immodium does. It was actually a controlled substance at one time. So its acts like an opiate in some ways but does not give you the euphoria feelings.

[worried878]

I think they were trying to make an opiate when they made imodium (immodium) but the messed up!  LOL....they say it could be habit forming but i think it would be kinda hard to want to take enuf of that to get addicted as u would never go to the batroom and end up in the hospital for constipation....no high...never heard of anyone being addicted to it...now laxatives i have heard of abusing..but not imodium (immodium)...just the thoughtt of taking it everyday and never going to the batroom makes my tummy hurt.....during detox tho it is great and the liquid works fasted...can take the edge off of wds they say...not sure about that as i didnt really notice that but who knows as i didnt know what i would have felt like without it...i used it liberally during detox as the runs were a big problem for me...getting dehydrated would be more of a concern than getting addicted to imodium (immodium) i would think

[Mandapanda17]

thanks guys :) Geez, scared me for a minute. I was thinking..oh great, maybe I'm going to have withdrawals from this now too?! But, I've taken..maybe 4 or 5 over the last three days and hopefully won't need it anymore sometime soon. I definitely would like to go to the bathroom normally again soon :) how long does it usually take before that part goes back to normal? I can't remember from last time..maybe 5 days or so? ttys!!

[okcookie]

Immodium binds to the same receptors in your intestinal tract as opiates, but like mimi said, it doesn't cross the blood brain barrier, so you won't get high off it. It works for w/d because it binds in your intestines and thus stops the liquidy poo.

[Mandapanda17]

whew...sigh of relief!!!!

[HenryS354]

As others have said here, Loperamide Hcl is an opiate but does not cross the blood/brain barrier.

It binds to some of the same opiate receptors in the Kappa range, not thos shifty Mu receptors that allow us to get high.

Despite not being high and having no euphoria, you can experience wd's from abruptly stopping long term use of Loperamide.

There have been reports of people using Loperamide to taper off their DOC as in higher doses its been shown to alleviate other wd symptoms that diarrhea.

Hope this helps

H-

[Coolio Hernendez]

I used em today and they really help...

[Mandapanda17]

they definitely help. also good to know that when I stop using them soon I'll still be ok!

[enemy48]

Amusing!

Hey Manda, after I detoxed I was concerned about every pill I had to put in my mouth there after........like even vitamins.  It surely never bothered me to take 20 lortabs in a day, but now everything else does.  Go figure.

[andie15]

I can relate to being weary of putting a pill in my system.  I have tried Unisom for my sleeping problem and felt terribly guilty about it, I just don't want any meds in my system, but when it came to pills, 30 norcos was like nothing!

[Mandapanda17]

funny how that happens...obviously I'm already panicking about imodium (immodium). :) LOL, glad I'm not the only one!!!!

[enemy48]

Andie - WTF!  Go figure!

Manda - I did enjoy a good laugh at your post, but was super surprised on the education I got!

[Mandapanda17]

I evidently had no problem taking 20 norcos somedays either... WTF, was I trying to kill myself? no I wasn't and I'm glad that parts over... I was surprised at the education on this subject too...LOL :)

[worried878]

my runs started as soon as i tapered down...and lasted a week or so into detox...not everyone has the runs as bad as i did...no biggie..imodium (immodium) would stop it for the entire dayl

[addict200]

I had the runs for 3 months after detox last time, my dr said it was bc I had my gullbladder (gallbladder) out and people without gallbladder are more prone to having the runs, I'm sure you will be fine in a few days. If there's a possible time frame on anything bad inevidable I exceed the longest possibility. LOL I've always been that way. I was 21 and in good physical shape when I had my surgery, I was sick for a year cuz thats not something they check for in such a young thin girl.

[lisa650]

I learn something new everyday!  thanks guys!  ..and it's nice to wake up to people in a good mood.

[amydarling]

Unfortunately I have to disagree with you, I have been addicted to Imodiums for the past 7 years as they were able to control my diahorrea when I was ill and since then I have been dependent on them to control my bowel movements. I could take up to 10 a day and still have movements the following day. I am currently attempting to completely rid myself of them, however it is incredibly hard as the diahorrea is constant and has barely slowed up in the past 10 days.
Just be warned don't become reliant on them, they are still a drug and its possible to become dependent on even these!

[Lopehead]

I'm so addicted to Imodium (immodium) right now, it's embarrassing.  A few years back I began taking it in small amounts to help taper off opiates. Within a week i was totally free from the opiates!  Unfortunately there was a little catch…It's 2 years later and I'm super hooked on the Imodium (immodium).  It wasn't long until i started needed more pills to put me where i needed to be. I must take 72 pills (1 bottle) every other day combined with quinine (tonic water) and OTC acid reflux pills (helps strengthen/lengthen the high).  If I miss a dose, withdrawal kicks in unlike any withdrawal I've ever experienced.  Apparently this the nature of the chemical.  Please research and be cautious.  i suggest web-searching "loperamide finally works" and "loperamide addiction" Be well!