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Psyllium

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A 37-year old asked:

Is psyllium husk a grain?

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A 40-year old asked:

Psyllium husk long term okay?

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A 23-year old male asked:

How long can i take psyllium husk ?

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A 33-year old asked:

Where can I buy psyllium seed husks or powder?

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A 57-year old female asked:

How safe is organic whole husk psyllium? Whats the difference btn whole and powder form?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Does psyllium husk absorb b12?

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A 46-year old male asked:

Is it safe to take psyllium husk everyday ?

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A 33-year old asked:

How soon after diverticulitis attack can you take psyllium husk powder?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

18 y/o girl. Is it okay to take 3-4 psyllium husk tablets daily to stay regular?

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A 33-year old asked:

Does pure psyllium husk interfere with warfarin?

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A 47-year old male asked:

Are there any concerns with prolonged daily use of psyllium seed husk for colon health?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old female asked:

Are there any issues in regards to taking psyllium seed husk and general anethesia? I am having an endoscopy on sat

3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 59-year old male asked:

What is the problem if one need to take 1 large tee spoon (in water) of Psyllium Husk Powder (Natures Choise) every 2nd day to stop diarree?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old male asked:

Can I take psyllium husks while taking clonazepam?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I'm taking Metamucil (psyllium fiber) for regularity - how much is the maximum one can take per day?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old male asked:

I took biogesic 6am and 1pm. Now i want to try flanax. Is it safe. And also will have my regular psyllium husk. How safe?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A male asked:

I accidentally took 2 tablespoons of psyllium powder instead of two teaspoons. I've had 2 days of bloating. Will it go away of its own accord?

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A female asked:

My dr told me 2 take Benefiber daily. I found fiber oral capsules were cheaper & easier to consume. Fiber caps r made of psyllium. Which better &why?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Is psyllium husks safe for functional dyspepsia?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can regular intake of psyllium husk lower cholesterol?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

Is it safe to take Psyllium husk daily while breastfeeding? And how much to take?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old male asked:

I have anal fissure at 6'O clock position. It doesnt bleed now nor does is it painful. Should i use psyllium husk prescribed to me.?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old female asked about a 36-year old female:

Psyllium husk powder (vitamin shoppe) safe during pregnancy? How many times in a day may I use this product? How many times a week?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Can psyllium husk fiber aggravate gerd?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

How can one get dietary "fiber" from a psyllium that mixes with water?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take Psyllium (Metamucil) indefinitely for IBS? if so, are there downsides to doing so?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 58-year old male asked:

M28, psyllium husk (if taken after soaking in water for 8 hrs) would help internal hemorrhoids or hurt them? thanks

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old male asked:

I have a fever and headache right now. Can i take antipyretics while taking psyllium husks. I've been taking psylliums husks everyday for 2 months now?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Can psyllium fiber cause upper abdomen to become distended?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Is psyllium husk fiber good for a patient with diverticulosis?

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