I've done it both ways. Waiting out the diarrhea sucks, but it won't kill you if you have access to potable water. Getting rid of it with drugs requires a sig

I've done it both ways. Waiting out the diarrhea sucks, but it won't kill you if you have access to potable water. Getting rid of it with drugs requires a significant shake-down from the health care racket in the States, or pocket change elsewhere. In any case, you are unlikely to have to make the choice more than once in your lifetime if you exercise a bit of caution and common sense.