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Metamucil Powders Questions & Answers
16 questions from our users
Rexasked
My doctor recommended 1 to 2 tablespoons metamucil per day as i have haemurrhoids
Trird this ended up with diarrhoea
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From my own experience, stick with it and things will stabilize. If your gut is accustomed to a low fiber diet, this will give you diarrhea until it adjusts. You should be fine in a few days. BUT...you should split the dose, maybe 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day, like before each meal.
Elizabeth B.asked
The Natural Granular Metamucil lists ingredients as "psyllium husk powder, sucrose". However, further down it says "Phenylketorurics: contains phenylalanine".
There is NO phenylalanine in sucrose (nor psyllium husk) so WHY does it say this? I rang their 1 800 number in Australia and received no help - but a comment was made regarding "secret ingredients"!
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I really can't answer this question. All I can say is I take the Smooth Orange and it has changed my life around.
I have collagenous colitis,
I can only recommend that you give it a try.
Good Luck
Susan
Katieasked
Does it make any difference whether you take smooth versus coarse textured Metamucil?
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Gwendolyn E.asked
Can you take metamucil when you have diverticulitis????
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Gwendolyn E.asked
Does Metamucil cause any problems with diverticulitis
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Gwendolyn E.asked
Can you still take Metamucil if you have diverticulitis?
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richardasked
Hi
With taking Metamucil, some websites say you shouldn't take it for more than a week, whilst others say there is no evidence that it is habit forming if taken daily (up to 3 times). Very confusing!. Any advice from someone with some knowledge in this field would be greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards
Richie Smith
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Lennyasked
Is Metamucil okay to use long term? I have been using it daily (1.5tspns) for about 9 months, and now have a slight throat irritation and am concerned that it could be habit forming?
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Anitaasked
I used the 'natural granular' variant for years, because I didn't want to be taking fake sugars. On the side it still says that the ingredients are psyllium and sugar.
So why is the new packaging announcing that it is dangerous to phenylketonurics? If it doesn't have phenylketones in it, a fake sugar? I'm not taking it.
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I rang the company in America, it was a free call. They must warn of phenylalanine if the whole facility uses it. So it doesn't have fake sugars in it, only psyllium and sugar. Which I would rather eat, if there is a choice.
Helenasked
Taking Metamucil every day does it affect my medication I take for high blood pressure?
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You shouldn't take your medicine with your Metamucil, but a few hours apart should be fine. Consult with your doctor.
Thorasked
I've been taking Metamucil for years, is that bad?
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I'm no doctor, but it shouldn't be. It's a natural plant based fiber so you're not causing the intestines to shut down like chemical laxatives dues to long term use. Just ask an anorexic what laxatives do. Where as metamucil is only a water absorber to provide bulk and smoothness....
Johnnyasked
I've been taking metamucil for over ten years and wanna stop taking it I tryed not taking it for 4 day and had toreally push to get my stool out
If I stop will i go back to normal stool movements over time or will I be using a stool softener all the time know since I've used 1 for over10 years?
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Sorry mate you'll have to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to get an answer to that...
terry harperasked
when is the best time to take metamusly?
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I usually add it to my protein shakes which can be anytime of the day. But I usually only eat salads/veggies in the second half of the day so I would take it in the morning with my protein or small cup of juice. I'm not a doctor or pharmacist so I can't tell you how to take it.
Nee Dtogoasked
I have had 3 hole key surgery hernia operation..second day after the operation no bowel movement yet...
How much do I take ..of Metamucil when will I expect a bowel movement.
Drinking fluids regularly??Help?
Hospital has recommended metamucil!
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Bingo! I have to have the same surgery after Christmas.
Anaesthetics will have the effect of mild constipation and apprehension about straining after the procedure will not help. Plenty of fluids and the usual morning dose of Metamucil - 1 1/2 teaspoons in my case - will help. Don't worry, it's normal and will clear itself. (I'm not medically qualified though!)
Karen Taylorasked
I have been told that Metamucil could help my cat with diarrhoea as it draws water out of the stool, can you tell me if this is correct?
jenny gasked
I have been taking metamucil for a week now, was feeling ok for the first couple of days but now am feeling really bloated and have been a little constipated for the past few days....am confused thought it was supposed to make things runs smoothly?
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I think it depends on one's system: my wife gets bloated if she takes more than a level teaspoon. I find it's the cat's whiskers though! Probably take a tiny amount and see how it goes, then make a small increase?
thank you, i think that will be the case with me also, will reduce amount and see how that goes..:]
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