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yes absolutely thick stool. I Have the same experience some days from all of the loperamide I take.
some days starting at around 400pm, I start going with thick stools. It takes takes several BMs before it loosens up to the point that the pouch fully empties.
I think if I drink and drink at least 64oz of Gatorade a day I loosen things up a bit. It’s something you could try in addition to laxatives.