Imodium While Pregnant

[MollyG.]

I am a month pregnant and last week I had to take Imodium because I accidently ate gluten. Does anyone know if it is safe to take Imodium while you are pregnant? I really can not live with out my Imodium for 9 months. I try my best not to eat gluten but when I do Imodium is my savior. Also does anyone know if it is safe to take Fiberchoice while pregnant? I get constipated a lot and I hear it only gets worse while you are pregnant.

[eKatherine]

Somebody just posted the other day that immodium contains gluten, so you might want to look for another product.

[Ursa Major]

Actually, the liquid Immodium contains gluten, the pills have corn (which is important to know if you're intolerant to corn as well, as I am).

I think the pills are probably safe while pregnant. But to be sure I'd check with your doctor.

Read the ingredients of fiberchoice. If it is all natural fiber (which you can get in food, too) without any chemicals, I don't see why it shouldn't be safe. Again, check with your doctor.

[Melzo]

I found that eating plenty of fruit while pregnant, has eliminated constipation. So, if you like fruit, buy a lot of it. I usually eat three to four pieces of fruit a day. It is also good for the baby!

I never took Immodium so I can't tell you if it's safe or not - best to check with your doctor. It has been very hard to find medication that:

1. Is ok for pregnancy

2. Is gluten free.

Good luck!!!! Try real hard not to get glutened during pregnancy! Please! It will mean a healthier baby in the end!!

Also, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[harrisonsmom]

I have heard from a fellow celiac disease that when she accidently gets Gluten she takes alka seltzer. None of that worked for me. My OB said immodium was fine for preg, check with yoru doc first of course. Most will tell u over phone.

I cheated a lot too on my diet when preg but i am now strictly gluten-free bc I know how serious it is now. It can affect the baby, even though u think it might not and i was blessed that thus far it worked out ok except for all my trouble bfing. But untreated celiac disease while preg can lead to miscarriage and low birth weight baby. Just a warning. If u are having trouble with tummy stuff whle preg remember to try Ener-G gluten-free crackers, taste very good just like regular crackers and never have an empty tummy. That is horrible for morning sickness to have an empty tummy. Also try ginger pills, ginger tea and the seabands. Try your best to go celiac disease but if u do mess up just start over again. We all accidentally get it but as a mommy to be u need to be very careful, dont make the same mistakes I did! Good luck Amy

[Moongirl]

If your asking about the Fiberchoice by Metamucil it is gluten-free i actually called them last week to verify.