Enemas and Loperamide

Not sure if this is the right place for this, so apologies if not.

I was just wondering whether taking loperamide (Immodium) would mean that any subsequent enemas were more likely to get stuck? My understanding is that loperamide essentially stops the bowel contractions. Therefore, if a large enema were taken and no bowel contractions were to take place would the enema get stuck?

I'm sure there will be someone along to give me a proper lowdown on my (mis)understanding of this at some point.

Logically, Lomotil would inhibit the contraction of the "stretch" muscles of the colon and should make it difficult to expel enemas. If that is your intent, then taking Lomotil should cause that to happen. It should also cause much absorption of fluid you inject into the colon, since it can't be expelled normally.

I'd say give the loperamide time to be metabolized before trying an enema. You might get some diarrhea after a while, but if you're going to give yourself enemas anyway it probably isn't a big deal.

Stuck enemas are not fun, especially when a second (or third) enema doesn't dislodge them and you're stuck waiting near a toilet for hours as they slowly trickle out the back and front.

Thanks for the quick replies. My intention is certainly not to try this, it was purely just a random thought that popped into my head the other day. Really appreciate the responses.

Therefore, if a large enema were taken and no bowel contractions were to take place would the enema get stuck?

Untrue, while it will eliminate (heh) involuntary contractions, the body will still attempt to eliminate pressure imbalances.

Given that there's more pressure inside the body than the environment, the water will be removed, just not as forcefully.

Ironically, enemas seem to be discharged more quickly while under the effects of loperamide as the colon musculature doesn't “lock up” on itself.