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My doctor wants me to take fiber supplements and i am afraid because i have difficulty swallowing sometimes what is the answer?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Many forms: Fiber supplements come as powder u stir into liquid (some are thick [metamucil], others not even noticeable [citracel & others]), chewable tablets [fiber choice], cookie-like wafers [metamucil], tablets, capsules. Important to take them with plenty of water; otherwise the fiber can tighten bm's rather than soften. Ask pharmacist if uncertain which one's best for u.

Answered 12/9/2013

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