Patients taking high doses of loperamide in an attempt to self-manage opioid withdrawal or to achieve a euphoric high may be at risk of severe cardiac events. If you suspect that a patient is misusing loperamide, ask your patient: Have you been taking loperamide? How much loperamide do you take and how often? Are you aware of the severe heart risks associated with loperamide misuse? Learn more about loperamide misuse, including the right questions to ask your patients, at LoperamideSafety.org.
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