I have IBS and take metamucil 3x/day. It has helped me TREMENDOUSLY! Not only do I have clean, smooth bowel movements, metamucil has been extremely beneficial for my digestive system. Foods no longer give me stomach aches and I am no longer constipated! Trust me when I say this stuff is truly the miracle I needed to feel good everyday. It taste great! No gritty and grainy drink at all.
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Lewy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/2/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My Gastrolgist told me use Metamucil daily to help prevent pulyps from forming in my colon. The results have been very favorable with zero pulyps in my last colonoscopy. I was pleasantly surprised that my Cholesterol went from 210 down to 187. I do not take any cholesterol drugs. My bowel movements are regular and smooth. One teaspoon a day using Metamucil sugar free orange flavor works great for me. It is like drinking Tang. Super product!!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2015
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.7
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i have ben afraid to take the required dose 3 times a day as the produce contains aspertame, an artificial sweetener. Also i live in Costa Rica and it is very expensive here.
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It works | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/14/2015
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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I've been using this every day for at least 5 years. I still have to watch what I eat and make sure I eat plenty of veggies and this stuff usually works like a charm.
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Sherry | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/19/2014
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.3
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I started having sevier stomach pain. It felt like an ulcer or that my hiatal hernia was acting up. My doctor took exrays and found nothing but constipation.
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antony | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/8/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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lower colesterol
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michael | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/18/2014
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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jo | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/19/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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helps lower and stablize morning bl sugar
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Fugitive | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/7/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Metamucil has given me the regularity that I need! I works in a timely manner and leaves me feeling "completely emptied" and satisfied! It's a great product at least for me!
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Joelee | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/15/2013
Condition: Other
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After a week of taking Metamucil, frequent urination and a burning sensation when I urinate was experienced. Stopped after three days of use.....
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Alysha | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/29/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Have had severe bloating problems since I was 15, began taking this about 1.5 years ago and couldn't be happier! Feeling MUCH more comfortable, with the added bonus of less gas and easier b.m. Also helped me to lose some weight together with better diet and exercise. I just have to make sure I remember to take it!
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/5/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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softened very hard stool
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van33 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
6/21/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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I am a nurse and I gave it many times daily, developing a sensitivity to the powder it emits in the air. I began having respiratory symptoms when preparing it. Don't inhale while preparing it.
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none | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/7/2013
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I had taken Orange-flavored Metamucil for years and switched to Metamucil Clear but have not been able to find it for some time! I have checked Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Rite Aid, CVS. PLEASE don't tell me you have discontinued it. . .
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misty10 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/15/2013
Condition: Other
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I have a history of bowel obstructions and have several surgeries. If I take the Metamucil everyday, it helps to keep me regular and helps to prevent the obstructions.
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unk | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/1/2012
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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flatulence, exsessive ankle swelling general dicomfort
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zoey | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
5/7/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
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I makes my stools more normal but gives me heartburn.
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lady bug | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/10/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I've been on the multihealth smooth product for awhile now and so far my bowls are getting normal again, the bad part of this product is the bloating and fullness everyday I don't like those feelings at all I'm using it three times a day after a meal as it says to does anyone out there have a sugguestion for me?
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Grahame | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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What about Aspartame in Berry Metamucil? is this harmful, have heard it is.
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GLORIA | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/21/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.7
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DOES METAMUCIL EXPIRE IF SO DOES IT HAVE A REVERSE EFFECT. WHEN I DRINK IT I USUALLY HAVE A NORMAL BOWEL MOVEMENT. I SOMETIMES FORGET TO DRINK IT. I HAVE HAD IT A WHILE AND FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS WHEN I DRINK IT I FEEL BLOATED AND NOT ABLE TO GO NORMAL SHOULD I THROW WHAT I HAVE LEFT AWAY AND BUY NEW.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/22/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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