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Can bulk-forming laxatives such as citrucel cause constipation?

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It's possible: It can happen when one is not properly hydrated or with the use of certain meds.

Answered 9/11/2015

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Can i take a fiber supplement such as citrucel everyday. This is the only one that suits me and have IBS with chronic constipation?

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Very good afternoon doctors. For occasional constipation, is it better to take Miralax or a fiber supplement like Metamucil or Benefiber or Citrucel or both Miralax and a fiber supplement together? Which fiber supplement do you recommend?

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take 2 caplets of citrucel everyday on a regimented basis? Does it matter that its advertised as a laxative?

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take Citrucel daily and long term? If so, why does the manufacturer say, Laxative products, including Citrucel with Methylcellulose Fiber, shouldn't be used for longer than one week unless you're directed to do so by your physician?

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A member asked:

Always constipated. Colonoscopy great July 2021. Blood work great. Do citrucel and stool softeners, orange bothers me. My poop smell is disgusting. EGD great. I don't know what to do anymore. Had CT scan of abdomen/pelvis. Help! Ruining my life?

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