Question 1

does metamucil help soften stools?

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Metamucil: Helps to soften stool. Metamucil contains 100% psyllium fiber which absorbs excess liquid in the intestines . This acts as a laxative  to develop softer ; bulkier stools, .

Question 2

does metamucil cause slimy string like stool?

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: Can. I would stop and see what happens.They repeat. If you get stringy stools again, stop and repeat. If you get stringy stools again I would conclude it does in you. But to be really be sure I would repeat 7 more times.  Depending on how certain this is the cause in you.

Question 3

should you have dark stool after using metamucil?

Accepted Answer

Dark stool: Metamucil does not turn the stool dark.Peptobismol, iron pills and upper gastrointestinal bleeding can turn the stool dark.

Question 4

does metamucil make you have reddish orange specks in stool?

Accepted Answer

: Are you taking a pigmented Metamucil?  If so maybe. Keep notes .

Question 5

can i take metamucil and pepto bismo at the sametime to help with mushy stools?

Accepted Answer

: Why do you take another medication for countering the side effect of another medication? If you think metamucil causes mushy stool, you can try a different brand or change it to a stool softener or change your diet to a high fiber diet which will be healthier.

Question 6

why does metamucil make me stool kind of "stringy like"at times. kind of strings together , i thought this would "soften" not be like icky silly putty?

Accepted Answer

Stringy stool: Stringy stool is a symptom with many causes, benign and not so benign. Metamucil itself doesn't usually cause stringy stool, but it may have unmasked this symptom. If it is pencil like and persists more than two weeks it may be a sign of luminal (phenobarbital) obstruction. Flat ribbon like stools can be seen in irritable bowel syndrome. If it persists, it should be evaluated further by your doctor.

Question 7

when is best time to take metamucil for loose stools?

Accepted Answer

Any time: Any time is fine.

Question 8

when is best time to take metamucil for loose stools? 1 tsp a day enough?

Accepted Answer

Night: Night time if you normally go to the washroom in the morning, or first thing in the morning if you go to the washroom in the evening.

Question 9

can metamucil cause red/ orange specs in stool?

Accepted Answer

: Read label very carefully and to Drugs.com and see what they say. I would think not. Keep diary of everything that goes into your mouth and see if you can track cause down.

Question 10

how long does it take for a stool softener like metamucil to take effect?

Accepted Answer

Not a stool softener: Metamucil is not a softener per se. Rather it adds bulk and can retain (adsorb to be technically correct) fluid which may 'soften' the stool indirectly. The effect is usually within 24 hours. The dose may need to be gradually increased to (a) be effective and (b) minimize gas, cramps etc.

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