Metamucil User Reviews & Ratings

• MJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This stuff changed my life! I've been taking Metamucil for about 3 months now. Doctors have put me through the ringer of testing and made me a guinea pig for medicines. I've been given every type of IBS diet, medicine, and regimen known to man with no resolve or relief. I had tried everything else, so this was my last alternative. I wish it had been my first! I started with 1/2 tsp and worked up. The most I took was a tbsp in a day, which I didn't need, and backed back down to only a teaspoon a day. I suffer from the diarrhea type of IBS. I take Metamucil every day, usually right after breakfast or lunch with Sunny D or OJ. I've been an IBS sufferer since I was 16, I'm 42 now. I highly recommend you give this a try. Blessings to you!"

• Cra...
• April 7, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "My gastroenterologist told me that I was developing a lot of inflammation in my gut. He instructed me to get more fiber. I was experiencing symptoms of incomplete evacuation. Also, I found it difficult to clean my bottom after a BM. This left my bottom irritated from leakage. I finally started taking Metamucil. Now I can have a complete BM. Nothing is left behind. When I wipe, the tissue is clean. I have been taking it for two days now. I can tell a difference for the better. I hope it continues to help me feel clean."

• Dan...
• February 12, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "IBS-D for 3 years. Fast onset. Breath test confirmed, bad methane and other gases. Finally got Xifaxin x2 - didn't seem to help much. Enzymes didn't seem to help but keep taking them as I do Betaine HCL. Getting a bit better. GI finally said generic psyllium powder/Metamucil and I started with 1 tbsp a day. Too much gas but other symptoms started to lessen. Worked down to 1 tsp a day with water in the morning...and after 3 months, I feel normal again. A miracle. I also take 1 psyllium capsule with lunch and dinner. I have started to put 'gassy' fiber like beans back in my diet. No problems! A miracle. My suggestion is take it no matter what.....I use 1 cup of water. I have my life back."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 1, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I was having horrible stomach cramps with diarrhea on a daily basis for the last couple of years. I tried every antidiarrheal medication out there, and it wasn't really helping. After several weeks of this, my mom said we needed to figure out what was going on. She took me to our general physician, and he said I needed to be on probiotics and recommended me to a GI doctor. The GI doctor ran a bunch of tests and told me that if I continued taking antidiarrheal medication, it could paralyze my gut. She told me to stop and try Metamucil. I tried the powder for a couple of months, and I didn't like the taste of it. So I switched to the Metamucil Fiber Thins (chocolate) flavor, and they taste so good. They helped me a lot. I don't get diarrhea very often anymore. Every once in a while, I'll get some loose stools, but other than that, I've been having normal bowel movements ever since I started using the Metamucil Fiber Thins."

• JCI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I've suffered from IBS with diarrhea off and on since I was 16. The worst is the diarrhea attacks. I have gone through several bouts of testing due to the extreme weight loss and inability to eat without any results coming back with an actual reason or explanation. I restructured my diet as instructed per the doctor's and more diarrhea! Nothing was ever able to maintain normal bowel movements for long no matter what I restricted from my diet. After 30 years I finally tried Metamucil all on my own after doing research online about its possibility to help with the stool consistency. I started with 1/2 a teaspoon every day around 11 a.m. Lo and behold it's only been a week but so far it's appearing to assist. I hope that after a month I can report the same results if not even better because I've not even had a month of relief in almost a year."

• she...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2019

For Constipation "This should be a recommendation for most seniors. I never had a 'pooping issue' until I went past 70. I have diverticulosis, gastric reflux, and a hiatal hernia and now constipation that is hardly good for my BMs. I eat a lot of fiber-laden food and still it can be a difficult 'go'. My gastroenterologist recommended Metamucil and what a change. Softer, fuller, and easier to go. Since seniors can get sometimes fatal blockage, this should be the first choice to help prevent that not the stronger Miralax that originally was by prescription, of course once you have been checked over by a doctor."

• som...
• September 7, 2015

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I used to suffer from frequent, repeated flare-ups of diarrhea and constipation. It was extremely painful when the liquid stool tried to push past the hardened stool. I finally saw a doctor and explained my problem. She said I had symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. She recommended Metamucil, and I started treatment the next day. I experienced considerable relief after a week of drinking the powder mixture. I take Metamucil each and every day now and have experienced far fewer flare-ups than I did in the past. I no longer have to stay home so much or know exactly where each bathroom is when I go out. This fiber supplement has greatly improved my quality of life. I'm so grateful."

• Hop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2020

For Constipation "I was having stool that had a ribbon-like form. I had begun to miss several days of having a bowel movement, which was unusual for me. My gastroenterologist suggested Metamucil. Thank God I'd read a review saying the person's blood would elevate when taking Metamucil. I was desperate and had read that Metamucil could actually lower your blood pressure. I have high blood pressure that's usually pretty controlled with medication. My blood pressure began to increase each day I took Metamucil. Now it's way out of control. Unfortunately, I will need to stop using it. It also gives me really bad gas. It's hard to lie down and sleep. I also have really bad acid reflux while taking it. I suggest anyone with high blood pressure to be very cautious when taking Metamucil."

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I started having emergency runs to the bathroom before my first class every day in college. Needing to hold it when stuck in traffic was the worst! I started having cramping all over my abdomen, and with internet diagnosing myself, I swore I had some serious disease or cancer. I went to the doctor, and he did some tests, and I was fine, and he recommended Metamucil. It took my body a while to get used to the new fiber. Symptoms would come and go, and after about a week or two, I started realizing how much I was actually able to forget about even having stomach problems! I still have some cramping, and the product does seem to cause some bloating. However, I went from only having a couple good days a week to only a couple bad days a week."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2017

For Constipation "Growing up, I thought straining to poop and sitting there for 30+ minutes was normal. I'm 25 now, and due to my recently discovered kidney problems, I also discovered that those things are not normal. So, my husband one day asked my mother-in-law to pick up some Metamucil for me at the store on her way to our apartment. None of us knew much about it because we had never taken it before. She bought the sugar-free orange-flavored kind. I started taking 1 teaspoon daily and it has seriously CHANGED MY LIFE. I'm no longer constipated, nor do I get diarrhea, and my chronic nausea has been cured. Usually I go once a day now, but on occasion I have gone 4 times, but all healthy. I love it!"

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have taken Metamucil for the last few years for my digestive issues. It slightly improved my digestion. Two weeks ago, I saw Metamucil Premium at Publix for the first time. I decided to try it. It has drastically improved my digestion for the last two weeks. I am curious what is different in the Premium? I can't tell you how much better I am feeling, and I'm so grateful. Thank you."

• NoM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I was told to take this 40 years ago, but didn't like the taste/texture. My pain and diarrhea got so bad I started taking 1 scant tablespoon a day and I have no more pain and only rare diarrhea. I wish I had started using it years ago."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have IBS, started having large bowel motions followed by diarrhea and cramping. Started on 1 packet of Metamucil daily. Started having cramping, a lot of sticky, overly soft stools, a lot of gas and discomfort."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Metamucil helps me so much for IBS. I haven’t felt this good in many months. Overall, gas, IBS, and even stomach pains are reduced to almost none. I’ve had IBS for a couple of years now, and after just a few days of taking this every other day, I feel great!!"

• MGa...
• October 5, 2019

For Constipation "Someone had mentioned on this forum to take magnesium oxide supplements along with Metamucil, and it really works for constipation. I started taking 500 mg along with 1 dose of Metamucil for constipation, and it’s worked wonders. I had surgery to fix a prolapse but still had trouble going because of internal hemorrhoids, this has helped so much. I’m happy to not rely on stimulant laxatives."

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2020

For Constipation "After months of stool softeners and laxatives, I tried Metamucil. Three weeks later, regular BM every day. Hint: put a spoonful in half a glass of water and stir. Putting water into the glass with Metamucil in the bottom of the glass results in clumps that do not dissolve."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2012

For Dietary Fiber Supplementation "I have struggled with hemorrhoids and what I think is irritable bowel syndrome for years. I noticed that Metamucil helped, but never got myself to use it on a daily basis. Finally started using it religiously: half a teaspoon in the morning and half in the evening. I got back my life is all I have to say."

• Spe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 20, 2018

For Dietary Fiber Supplementation "After having 14 inches of my colon removed in 2001 due to colorectal cancer, my average day consisted of going to the bathroom literally 15 to 20 times per day and night. No doctor ever recommended Metamucil or similar products. After starting on Metamucil, my trips to the bathroom are still excessive when compared to pre-colon cancer, but my bathroom trips have been reduced by more than 50%. My life is much closer to normal. I will be taking Metamucil for the rest of my life."

• Dan...
• March 7, 2015

For Constipation "I have suffered with constipation and IBS for a while now, and I found out about Metamucil. I purchased the capsules for convenience. I have been using it for 2 days and can tell a massive difference. I have not been bloated at all, which means I have more energy. I used to spend 20-30 mins in the bathroom, now I spend a few minutes, a lot easier now. I only use 4 tablets per day, and it's working well. I would recommend it to people with constipation or those who suffer from bloating and abdominal pain due to IBS. I will repurchase!"

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2020

For Constipation "I started using Metamucil as suggested by my surgical assistant after adhesion surgery. Within 2 days of starting Metamucil, I began having muscle pain throughout my whole body. I could barely use my hands because of the pain in my forearms and hands. My feet and legs began hurting, it hurt to walk. Stopped the Metamucil for 2 weeks as suggested by my primary doctor. Pain began to ease off, but constipation returned. Tried Metamucil again for 2 days. This time the pain was back and was worse. My whole body was in pain. I stopped it after talking with primary again, and pain is now almost completely gone. I do not know why this caused so much body and muscle pain for me, but I will never touch it again."

• Mus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Have been reading the reviews for Metamucil with interest. My own experience is vastly different from what I am reading. It is actually causing worse diarrhea for me. I am going to try it in pill form instead of the powder to see if it makes a difference."

• Gwe...
• December 30, 2015

For Constipation "I had a bad reaction to Metamucil until I figured out what to do. I found that taking Metamucil dried up my stool and gave me constipation. I couldn't believe it didn't work because everyone loves it. BUT then I took magnesium with it and it was great. Magnesium diverts liquid to the colon so it gave me enough moisture to pass stool."

• nhj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2022

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This has been a life changer. I take about 1 teaspoon a day, and it's like I'm finally a normal person. I have suffered from IBS-M for 25 years. Have tried diets, numerous probiotics, and herbal supplements, and lived off of Imodium. I wish I had tried this years ago!"

• poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I had the worst diarrhea for over two years and complete bowel incontinence for twenty-five years. I was prescribed cholestyramine but could not get myself to take this plastic resin powder. I did some research and saw a small similarity with Metamucil, so I tried it. That was more than a month ago. It changed my life, no more cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, no more complete poop accidents in public. I wake up, move my bowel perfectly normal, and I am good to go all day. I am beyond grateful. I take 2 teaspoons of powder a day every day. Please give it a try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2013

For Constipation "I always considered eating certain foods was enough to combat constipation but have found that as I aged, this was not sufficient. I decided to start using Metamucil and found this to be easy to take, tasteless, and the condition has vastly improved."