Metamucil for Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)
Metamucil has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews for the treatment of Constipation. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Metamucil
- BOB
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 5, 2020
"I have never been more satified with a product. It is so gratifying to be able to have a good bowel motion!!"
- mummyp
- May 1, 2017
"Have taken 2 capsules daily not at all effective ."
Frequently asked questions
- Metamucil vs. MiraLAX: How do they compare?
- The Do's and Don'ts of Treating Constipation
- Is it normal to have rubber like jelly in the stool when taking Metamucil?
- What to do for bloating while taking Metamucil?
- Red...
- October 31, 2020
"I used Metamucil and it was 2 years before the blockage passed. Had to see specialist. Worst product for me."
- Coffee...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 21, 2021
"I love Metamucil. No diverticulitis! I am NOT supposed to be eating seeds. I eat the apple seeds and all! It’s awesome!"
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- Slime
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2022
"I have just thrown out the remainder of my metameucil. It did not work and It's like drinking slime. Unbelievably disgusting. I just couldn't bring myself to have another dose."
- Helena
- September 13, 2021
"It’s expensive, tastes terrible. And worst of all it doesn’t make any difference at all"
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- God
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2022
"It gave me painful bloating at night and woke me up and made my work days painful from all the bloating gas."
- Emma
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 26, 2023
"Miramax drinks 3x daily didn't work until I started taking it with Crystal Light (or generic brand). Works beautifully each time. Then, learned many doctors prescribe using it for colonoscopy preps!"
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"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."