Psyllium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Metamucil, Reguloid, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Fiber Therapy, Konsyl, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Fiberall, Konsyl-Orange Konsyl-D Hydrocil Natural Fiber Therapy Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Texture Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Sugar Free Metamucil Smooth Texture …show all brand names

Psyllium has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 90 reviews on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 27% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Psyllium

James
Taken for less than 1 month
October 1, 2022

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "I used the powder twice and had pain in the bowel and an increase in reflux. I then tried the capsules but still got the same results my stomach upset and bowel pain. I will not use this product again"

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Miche...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 22, 2024

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "I love Metamucil, it works very well. But please find a way to stop the embarrassing passing uncontrollable gas. I work in a quiet setting and it scares me to think I may loose my job over this embarrassing gas that I have no control of. l Love the product but dislike the uncontrollable gas. Thank you"

10 / 10

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Keenan
Taken for less than 1 month
July 13, 2022

Metamucil (psyllium) for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "Metamucil for sure causes some stomach cramping and constipation at first. You have to drink a lot of water with it and learn how much you can take. For example I started with 2 tablespoons a day, but learned one time a day was enough for me. Pass stools pretty great now. For sure think there should be more directions on the box then just “take 1-2 scoops”"

8 / 10

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Homer
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 4, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "It’s improved greatly my symptoms for IBS-D. I buy bulk psylium husk at bulk barn. I take a heaping teaspoon before every meal. I put the psylium right in my mouth, then put some water in my mouth and swish it a bit and swallow it. Then I take a few more drinks of water to get the rest that is in my mouth down. My poop is normally like sticky peanut butter that won't wipe, but with the psylium, it’s logs that don’t leave anything on the toilet paper."

10 / 10

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Sash
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 21, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have had significant flare ups with severe inflammation and obstruction this year. After only weeks of taking Metamucil each my bowel habits have changed and there is no inflammation (2 months now) and the form and size and shape of bowel movements) is somewhat normal which I have not experienced in many years. My bowel feels healthier."

10 / 10

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Metha...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 12, 2022

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "I take Methadone and I took this Metamucil with it and it made me very sick each time. Horrible headache for 2 days and chills like I was getting a really bad flu virus. I would suggest anyone taking Methadone not take with Metamucil. Thx"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 16, 2024

Konsyl-D (psyllium) for Constipation "I was experiencing severe constipation this past summer and straining extensively during bathroom visits. I tried several other things first—flaxseed, drinking hot water, and eating more vegetables. Nothing worked very well. I began Metamucil (two heaping teaspoons in the mid-afternoon). Within a day, I began having substantial bowel movements every morning—often a little frightening in size. I reduced Metamucil to every other day, and that has still kept me unconstipated and experiencing easy and very smooth movements. I now swear by Metamucil."

10 / 10

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Andy
Taken for less than 1 month
July 27, 2021

Metamucil (psyllium) for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "All of a sudden I would go 2 or 3 days and then a large bowel movement over and over again. So I tried powdered Metamucil. It worked a little. Then I noticed I had green on my bowel movements. Metamucil is the only change in my diet for the past 2 weeks and I haven't eaten anything green. It could be coincidence and I all of a sudden have another medical issue but I contribute it to the Metamucil and will stop taking it. It also seemed to make me slightly constipated. I mixed a teaspoon into my ensure everyday. Will have to go to a gastro doctor and run some some tests. Green in stool? Really? Only I can have such luck."

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Oldster
Taken for less than 1 month
December 7, 2020

Konsyl (psyllium) for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "I tried Konsyl to relieve IBS-C constipation. After using the first 14.2 oz bag, - two teaspoon treatments daily after meals - efficacy fell off significantly. Seems all laxatives are similar - useful in the short term only. Unpredictable. Cannot recommend this product for long term "fiber supplement therapy" use. No easy answers. Long term IBS patient."

5 / 10

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Mels
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 2, 2024

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "After months of constipation, 1 on the Bristol scale, my doc gave me Metamucil, unflavored. I take one tablespoon with water. At first, it tasted terrible like cardboard, and I had gas, bloating. However, within 1 day I had normal BM, 4 on the Bristol scale. And I feel 10 times better, my energy is back, and moods are much better. Over time the gas and bloating are gone, and I've gotten used to the taste; now it tastes like chocolate milk. Definitely the best laxative I've ever used."

9 / 10

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Arch
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 13, 2024

Metamucil (psyllium) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "56 years old and been having hit issues since I was 25. Always needed to know where a bathroom was and dreaded long road trips. I have a bidet at home to clean myself due to there always being a mess. I've been on Metamucil for a month now and still can't believe the changes that took place. I feel like a normal person and only go once a day! I use the powder twice a day and don't plan on stopping. I wish I tried this back when I was 25."

10 / 10

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Aingeal
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 30, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Worked for a few years for IBS-mixed in the form of a popular cereal, then began to wreak havoc upsetting my entire digestive tract from top to bottom, especially my bowels. Horrible cramping, pain and urgency with fatty, light colored and very malodorous stools. It took me a while to figure out it was the psyllium in the cereal. I would stop eating it (and anything hard to digest, in favor of easy to digest, bland foods) when I had an episode, then resume once feeling better. Did this three times before realizing what was going on. Lost a lot of sleep and productivity, and suffered big time. Feeling better each day since I tossed it out."

3 / 10

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Pete...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
May 27, 2022

For Dietary Fiber Supplementation "I have had microscopic colitis for 9 years. It was supposed to go away after 2 to 3 years, but did not, obviously. Cortisone works, but cannot be used for very long, plus it raised my A1C to 6.9. Psyllium power (sugar free) is the only thing that works long term. One teaspoonful morning and night well after meals does the trick. Skip a dose and diarrhea returns immediately. Not affected by what I eat. Lipids are low, A1C remaining 5.5 - 5.9 Soluble fiber (Benefiber) does not work."

10 / 10

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lorenzo
Taken for less than 1 month
February 2, 2024

For Constipation "Severe constipation for a long time. I am 85 years old and have tried all various suggestions (except Metamucil). They didn't help. I tried Metamucil recently and it has changed my life! I no longer sit for a long time straining with a red face and exhaustion afterwards. Thank you Metamucil for giving me a more normal life and bowel movement. xoxoxo!"

10 / 10

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ValV
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 20, 2024

Metamucil (psyllium) for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "My lower GI doctor advised me to use Metamucil due to a hemorrhoid issue I have. I use a tablespoon of the product daily & it has not only helped my bowel movements, but it has also helped bring my cholesterol down."

10 / 10

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Hornet
July 13, 2019

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "Metamucil has been a total GAME CHANGER for me! Can’t recommend it highly enough. One tablespoon per day has made all the difference in the world!! PS drink lots of water with it too."

10 / 10

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Solom...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 10, 2020

Metamucil (psyllium) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I used it for 2 years and figured out that it caused high blood pressure. Please measure your blood pressure before and after taking the dose and you see the difference."

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PJano
February 7, 2020

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "I started taking Metamucil and initially it worked but not without stomach cramps. The next two days I have had stomach cramps but no bowel moments. I am ceasing the use of this junk !"

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sparky
Taken for less than 1 month
September 21, 2018

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "Turned back the clock 30 years. Makes bowel movements much easier. I only take one teaspoon per day. I am 64 and it definitely replenishes your system from what you naturally lose over the years."

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Natur...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 18, 2019

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "Next to aspirin, I know of no over the counter med that works as well as metamucil."

10 / 10

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Pammie
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 28, 2019

Konsyl (psyllium) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Prescribed by my gastroenterologist , it’s been a lifesaver for me. I couldn’t believe how quickly my condition improved with daily use. I hope others will have the same results."

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Carle...
August 15, 2016

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "Metamucil works wonders! I'm 4 months pregnant and suffered horrible constipation. Was given Metamucil sachets by my midwife & noticed in 2 days how much better I feel, what a relief!"

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Anonymous
April 16, 2009

Metamucil (psyllium) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Metamucil works if you use it everyday. I just can't stand the taste of it."

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BOB
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 5, 2020

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "I have never been more satified with a product. It is so gratifying to be able to have a good bowel motion!!"

10 / 10

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Dick
June 27, 2020

Metamucil (psyllium) for Constipation "Started using Metamucil 4 days ago. Two days later, began itching all over my body. Tried various creams but got progressively worse. Am discontinuing after 4 days in hope that itching will stop."

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