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I was constipated for like four days and i started drinking metamucil and this is my 2nd day and i feel bloated and full is that normal?

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Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - gastroenterology

Bloating: Some fiber preparations do cause some minor bloating which usually improves. However if bloating continues to be a problem, you should try switching to a different type of fiber such as citrucel.

Answered 4/10/2013

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