Loperamide, also known as Loperamide, can cause damage to the liver and kidneys when taken for a long period of time, as well as increase the occurrence of side effects of the drug.
1. Damage to the liver and kidneys: Loperamide is mainly an antidiarrheal drug, when it is absorbed into the blood into the body, it is metabolized by the liver and kidneys, and taking it in large quantities over a long period of time will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, causing damage to the liver and kidneys.
2. Increase drug side effects: Loperamide has nausea, vomiting, dizziness, skin dryness, itching and other discomforts, short-term small amount of consumption will not show obvious side effects, but long-term use will increase the incidence of side effects.
In addition long-term consumption of loperamide is likely to lead to tolerance, the next time you take it because of diarrhea, causing the drug does not work, therefore, it is necessary to use the drug under the guidance of a physician.