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Is it ok to use metamucil while on antibiotics for a diverticulitis flare up?
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Depends on the : Antibiotic. Please check with your pharmacist about interaction between your prescription and metamucil.
Answered 2/14/2019
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Yes: Unless you are having diarrhea then you can continue to take metamucil.
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