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Can you take metamucil more then 2 weeks? because ive been having normal poops in the morning then really soft poop in the afternoon?

Q: can you take metamucil more then 2 weeks? because ive been having normal poops in the morning then really soft poop in the afternoon?

: It's definitely safe for much longer than two weeks. Many or most people who benefit from stool fiber products like Metamucil take it for years.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It's definitely safe for much longer than two weeks. Many or most people who benefit from stool fiber products like Metamucil take it for years.

Answered 4/8/2022

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A member asked:

Can you take metamucil more then 2 weeks? because ive been having normal poops in the morning then really soft poop in the afternoon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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