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How long will metamucil make my stomach hurt?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Highly variable: Metamucil does not invariably cause pain. If you are having pain from it then you should get it checked out. Symptoms like these deserve a full evaluation in person by your health care provider.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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