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A member asked:

Gi doc wants me to try otc supplement *like* benefiber before rx. dietary not sufficient. what's best, yet affordable?

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For constipation yes: If you are having trouble with constipation, adding fiber is the best foirst step (before prescription). Diet changes usually do not work alone as they are hard to maintain.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Phil Chen answered

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More vegetable: You could try to eat more vegetable and decrease meat intake and drink more water.

Answered 9/15/2013

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