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For many people who have IBS-D, Imodium, an over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication is something that is typically kept close at hand. Imodium is taken orally and is usually well-tolerated. It works on diarrhea by decreasing the speed of intestinal contractions and the amount of fluid in the large intestine.
M_a_y_a/E+/Getty Images. The low-FODMAP diet has strong research for its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of IBS-D. This diet requires that you eliminate foods that contain certain carbohydrates known as FODMAPs for a period of approximately four weeks.