Is there any harm in taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) 262 mg. tablet a few times a week?

Question

I am kind of addicted to them, because I hate having diarrhea so much that at the first sign of a very loose stool, I take Pepto. My bf is worried that this may be bad for me or cause bad side effects. Does anyone know?

Okay, addicted may have been too strong a word. I do try to watch my diet, also, so as not to have digestive upsets in the first place. I was already taking a baby aspirin a day, though, so whoever said there is aspirin in Pepto has given me something to think about.

Okay, addicted may have been too strong a word. I do try to watch my diet, also, so as not to have digestive upsets in the first place. I was already taking a baby aspirin a day, though, so whoever said there is aspirin in Pepto has given me something to think about.

Answer 1

first of all do you know the cause of your disarrah if so attack that cause first. eat healthy. if you follow the package directions you should be ok but through time it can affect your organs as do all medications they can affect your filtering organs such as your liver. so be cautious and don't over do it. any thing you do too much of is not too good especially medications if you go to your doctor he can take a stool and blood sample and then give you something specific for your problem. so i caution you. good luck coping with your annoying symptom.

Answer 2

You should try to only take this as needed. Pepto Bismol is not harmful, but your body is trying to digest your food properly. If you take it when you don't need it, you're interfering unnecessarily in that procedure and may be causing waste product to stay longer than necessary in your digestive tract. You might want to see a doctor if you actually have diarrhea that many times per week.

Answer 3

RE: Can you take pepto bismol tablets when pregnant? I just took two, as they were given to me by the school nurse, but I wonder if they are not okay. I'm seven weeks.

Answer 4

If you are addicted to them, there is a serious problem. You should call your doctor and he will ask you the necessary questions and give you the necessary tests to correct the problem.
Never get addicted to any drug, even over the counter ones! Good luck!

Answer 5

No my gastrointologist suggest I take one daily to prevent ulcers .He says people in Europe do not get that many ulcers because of the bismuth in the water naturally and their is bismuth in pepto bismo.Plus the asprin part in it is good for your heart

Answer 6

go see a doc you could have the big D from anxiety or an irritable bowel.

Answer 7

it shouldn't hurt you....you should probably be more worried about what's causing your symptoms. go to the doctor and figure it out, you want to get to the bottom of it.

Answer 8

it may make your constapated