This topic is about using loperamide, commonly known as Imodium, to help thicken very liquid output from an ileostomy. The person sharing their experience is taking 4 mg of loperamide three times a day with meals but hasn't noticed any improvement. They are curious about how much loperamide others take and what has worked for them.

Here are some insights and advice from others:

1. Many people find that they don't need medication after a while because the body often adjusts on its own, and liquid output tends to stabilize naturally over time.

2. One person has had success with taking Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) in 2 mg tablets, twice a day. They noticed several benefits:
- The frequency of emptying their ostomy bag decreased from about 10 times a day to 5 times.
- The output became thicker and lighter, which helped reduce worries about leaks.
- However, they still experienced issues with gas and "burping" of the bag, as Imodium did not significantly reduce gas.