Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are typically considered safe when taken at the recommended doses. But take the right amount for a little too long, and you could run into some unexpected side effects. Case in point, experts from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warn that, when taken for longer than two days, the anti-diarrheal drug loperamide (commonly known as Imodium) can trigger serious heart issues.

Imodium is linked to serious side effects when taken in excess.

Often sold as Imodium A-D or Diamode, loperamide is considered safe when used as directed. But unless you’ve read the fine print on the drug label, you may not realize that you should only take loperamide for a very short time before discontinuing use of the product.

The FDA—which previously worked with manufacturers t

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