Signs of Loperamide Misuse

Signs of loperamide cardiotoxicity include:  

• Syncope or fainting
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
•  Unresponsiveness
• QT interval prolongation
• Torsades de Pointes
• Ventricular arrhythmias
• Cardiac arrest
• Gastrointestinal complications, including nausea, vomiting, constipation, and paralyzed intestine

If you encounter a patient with these signs, or other signs of addiction, consider loperamide abuse as a potential cause.

Inform your colleagues about the signs of loperamide abuse by downloading and sharing a fact sheet.