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Can i take metamucil if my doctor told me to fast for 12 hours for blood test ?

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Before the fast : Starts. Metamucil may have sugar in it, or a sugar substitute. You may take metamucil before starting the fasting period, i.E, 12 hours before the test.

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Answered 6/16/2018

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