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Should I follow the instructions in my Metamucil? (NSFW)

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24986points) February 2nd, 2020

The containers instructions are to take 5 pills 3 times a day.
Different pharmacys say that is too much. My regular pharmacy said to take one at breakfast and one at night.

It worked 30 minutes ago and a family member said to stop taking them.

Who is right?

My regular pharmacy is closed Sunday’s.

I took five last night and five now. It worked and I am no longer constipated.

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The nice thing about Metamucil is a great regulator, if you are constipated it works and if have diarrhea it works. It regulates your gut.

Take one in the morning and one at night for now.

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kritiper's avatar

I’ve found that taking any kind of bulk laxative is better if you take it throughout the day otherwise it comes out just as it went in: All at once!
Try eating more fiber in your diet. Lots of fruits and vegetables through out the day. Oatmeal for breakfast is a great way to start!
Most people don’t get enough fiber, like 10 to 15 grams a day when you should be getting 20–30 per day.

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