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Is it safe to take metamucil during pregnancy
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
Yes you can take it: Yes you can take it, and it will add extra fiber which will help with elimination, and it is safe.You can add a stool softner like docusate sodium to ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Yes it is safe: Constipation during pregnancy is extremely common. It can be difficult to control, and if not treated, hemorrhoids become your next big problem! met... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Yes: Metamucil is safe and effective and a good idea to use during pregnancy. Also increase the fiber in your diet and use a stool softener.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
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Dr. Philip Rosenblumanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Metamucil is OK: Metamucil is composed of psyllium, which is a non-digestible fiber supplement that is safe to use in pregnancy. Fiber supplements in general are safe... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
AS LONG AS IT IS: A non absorbable compund(which it is) and it is not used in excess, it should be fine.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 years experience
Yes: This medication is safe during pregnancy. Other over the counter medications such as ranitidine and dramamine are also safe snd help with nausea and h... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jenniffier Mahandanswered
Family Medicine 13 years experience
Should be safe: a prenatal (multivitamin) is generally a great idea during pregnancy to supplement you and your baby's health. however, it is a good idea to consult ... Read More
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: yes, safe if taken as directed
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Warren Wolfeanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Not sure of the drug: I am not familiar with "loprin". You might be referring to a drug that phonetically sounds like loprin but I like to be exact. Please check the corr... Read More
646 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Definitely: Macrobid is one of the safest antibiotics women can take during pregnancy.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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