Methylcellulose for Constipation User Reviews
Brand names: Citrucel, Citrucel SF, Citrucel Food Pack, Citrucel Clear Mix, Citrucel Lax
- Dun...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 14, 2020
"I have been taking the Citrucel tablets on and off for 3 years now. Honestly, I don't know why I stayed on it for so long. I started Citrucel because when I had a colonoscopy done 3 years ago, the doctor told me to take it for constipation because I have ongoing, consistent constipation. Citrucel does NOT help me, nor do the other laxatives. I started taking apple cider vinegar (with the mother), and that seems to be helping my digestion and constipation."
- nat...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 21, 2022
Methylcellulose "I have constipation from opioids, and this worked really well for me. I took the caplets, and I only need 2 caplets a day, and it works with no side effects. Really happy I found this supplement/drug!"
- Vis...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 18, 2012
"Lots of bloating, gas, and very bad stomach distention. I just stopped, and I am starting to feel better."
- Anonymous
- December 29, 2008
Methylcellulose "Works and does not cause gas."
- Anonymous
- January 17, 2010
"I have been using methylcellulose for several years now after a hemorrhoidectomy. I don't know what I would do without my daily intake. Keeps me regular and my stools soft and bulky! Highly recommend!"
- FOS...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 15, 2018
Methylcellulose "I find use of this product very frustrating. Results are slimy feces that won’t come out and can’t wipe off. It’s horrible."
- Sal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 9, 2021
"Although it did seem to help a bit, the day following taking Citrucel, the joints in my fingers feel arthritic. I won't take it anymore. This has happened more than once."
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Methylcellulose "I have been constipated for many years and have tried many things. None has worked as well as Citrucel powder. Metamucil made me so gassy I had to stop taking it. Citrucel has no side effects for me. I like the original powder and am finding it difficult to find. I don't want to ingest the aspartame in the sugar-free one."