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Metamucil

Metamucil

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Psyllium

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Constipation
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
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Is Metamucil safe?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is Metamucil healthy?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Can you take Metamucil long term?

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A 40-year old asked:

Should i take Metamucil once a day?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can Metamucil work and how long does it take to work?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it better to take Metamucil in the morning or at night?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can i tell me how i can test if I am allergic to metamucil?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Can you take Metamucil for 2 weeks or will it cause problems?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Can my body become dependent on metamucil if I take 2 teaspoons daily?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Accidentally took 1 tablespoon of Metamucil . Thought the measuring spoon said 1/2 teaspoon was 1/2 tablespoon will it be ok. ?

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A 35-year old female asked:

After accidentally taking a tablespoon of metamucil, had bm was fuzzy and one was squiggle and like a small piece of yarn shape. Normal?

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A 28-year old female asked:

How long is Metamucil ok to use. Currently, it's the only thing that helps produces a soft, BM. Thought about trying Align. Any thoughts?

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A 45-year old male asked:

Can Metamucil give you hemorroids?

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A 27-year old asked:

Can Metamucil help you lose weight?

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A 41-year old asked:

Will Metamucil deplete your sodium levels?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is it okay to take Metamucil on fodmap diet?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Can I take pepto bismo and Metamucil at the sametime?

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A 64-year old female asked:

Can I take ducolax 3times a week if I take Metamucil everyday?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it possible that i mix a red color crystal light with my metamucil?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it healthier to take bulk former like Metamucil or eat lots of greens?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Dr said to take colase... I don't have any... Can I use metamucil? Will it do the same thing?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Can you take miralax and Metamucil together? And do you need to produce a BM every day? Or can it be every other day?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Is there a difference between Metamucil and Benefiber? Is one better than the other? Are they safe to use every day?

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A 60-year old male asked:

Good morning doctors! With regard to Metamucil, between the powder/packets and the chewables, does it make a difference which one takes? Is there a/any difference? Is one better/preferred?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Does Metamucil cause constipation?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can i take Metamucil for diarrhea?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Metamucil seems to be making constipation worse?

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A 49-year old asked:

Metamucil making my constipation worse. What should I do?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Can you get dependent on Metamucil as you get in laxatives ?

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A 35-year old asked:

Metamucil makes me constipated, is there a better alternative?

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