Patients taking very high doses of loperamide, an antidiarrheal medication, in an attempt to self-manage opioid withdrawal or to achieve a euphoric high may be at risk of severe or fatal cardiac events. Loperamide will not appear in a standard toxicology screen, and there is no urine test to screen for it. Learn the signs of loperamide misuse at: Understanding Loperamide Abuse
Recognize Loperamide Misuse To Prevent Cardiac Risk In Patients Experiencing Opioid Withdrawal
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