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5 Tips to Cope With Diarrhea From Your Medication

Many medications can cause diarrhea as a side effect, but there are ways to relieve it.

Marisa Taylor KarasAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on May 22, 2023

It can take some time for your body to get used to a new medication regimen. Sometimes, you may experience diarrhea when you start taking the new medication, which can resolve on its own or last as long as you are taking the medication.

Learn which medications commonly cause diarrhea as a side effect here, and more about coping with and preventing diarrhea here.

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