Psyllium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Metamucil, Reguloid, Konsyl, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Fiber Therapy, Hydrocil, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Fiberall, Konsyl-Orange Konsyl-D 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 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 97 reviews on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Psyllium

Fin...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 27, 2015

Psyllium for Constipation "I was having some serious difficulty with occasional constipation since having my daughter a year ago. After doing many tests and determining I didn't have any underlying conditions, my doctor recommended a serving of Metamucil once a day. It's been a lifesaver! After about 3 days, it started working, and it's been weeks since I haven't had a single issue. I mix it with a glass of orange juice every morning so the taste doesn't bother me. I also started taking a probiotic with it. The combo has improved my energy and digestive health tenfold."

9 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 13, 2024

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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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 13, 2020

Psyllium for Constipation "Metamucil is great, but the new formula with Stevia does not work the same. It's not even close. I won't get detailed, but it simply does not do its job. I feel more bloated after taking it. Do not buy it with Stevia."

6 / 10

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January 19, 2010

Psyllium for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "Started taking the product for health maintenance and it was also recommended by my internist after a colonoscopy and early signs of diverticulitis. Also, my wife who is an RN nursing supervisor has used the product for years and rightfully claims it reduces bathroom 'paperwork'. I think the product is gently acting and good when used regularly, and over time does what it is supposed to. I like the powdered version and think the taste is good. This product is a starting place to clean up inside out and get the benefits of more energy, better health. I also think some folks would benefit from stronger, more 'kick butt' once a year type colon, liver, and kidney body cleansing from Dr. Schultz or others, for major healing and slowing the aging process."

9 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
November 5, 2021

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Been having bowel problems for the past three months. Doctors prescribed me a lot of different medications, medicines, etc., however, it just made my stomach a whole lot worse. I kid you guys not, Metamucil worked for me instantly. My bloating went right down, my stomach feels a whole lot lighter, I am able to go to the toilet normally, I don't feel so sluggish and tired, I've also got more energy throughout the day. I 100% recommend this to anyone suffering from IBS or bowel problems, it's amazing!"

10 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 4, 2019

Psyllium for Constipation "Worked good at first, then it caused my constipation to get much worse. Stools became very hard and dry. This leads to bleeding, hemorrhoids, and colon issues. Constipation and dehydration work together. Drink plenty of good water every day."

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December 10, 2018

Psyllium "I have had ongoing issues with bowel movements for years. I am a 60-year-old male. There is a history of this condition in my family. After taking Metamucil, it worked amazingly. I am way more regular, and for the first time in many years, I actually have that empty feeling. I believe I will be using Metamucil for many, many years to come. I recommended this to my siblings with the same condition, and they also have had positive results."

9 / 10

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Lin...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 20, 2020

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Just started Metamucil today with a spoonful of the berry flavor in a glass of water. Yuck! I added lime juice and it tastes so much better, almost like a mixed drink! Hope this works! I have had IBS D for 30 years! Bottoms up!"

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 1, 2023

Psyllium for Constipation "It helps. Take lots of fluid afterward! It works better then. Constipated for 30+ years. Now have severe diverticulosis. No other health problems. This helps greatly. I also use it with yogurt and a natural juice, i.e., carrot or pomegranate. And take lots of fluid, 8 cups/day. I eat a healthy diet, lots of fruit, veggies, and fiber (oatmeal). Little or no meat. This helps. Good luck!"

9 / 10

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Ran...
April 22, 2019

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Great marketing! But the cheaper and more original psyllium husk seems to work better for my collagenous colitis! I don’t know why that is. Maybe because it has no additives and is not in powdered form."

3 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
April 17, 2016

Psyllium for Constipation "My son has suffered from major constipation for almost a year. He is 2 years old. Every doctor told us to use prunes, apple juice, no dairy, etc. We tried them all. But Metamucil has worked its wonders! He poops every day and does not have to strain so much. It's doing really well, we give him half of a teaspoon in his water once a day, and he doesn't even drink all of it."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 16, 2010

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have used Metamucil and a variety of such aids in the past to help my irritable bowel and related issues of constipation and hemorrhoids. None of these compares to the efficacy of Konsyl. It isn't carried everywhere, and it can be pricey, but it is available online, and it is far superior to any other product of its kind that I have used."

10 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 29, 2020

Psyllium for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "I had a colonoscopy, and Metamucil was recommended. I did not like it at all with orange flavors and sweeteners. It was yucky. I then found the kind with no sweeteners and unflavored. It is much better. I mix it with my orange juice or other juice as half juice and half water. When I went to buy it again, it was almost double the price of the kind with added flavors and sweeteners. So I then bought another kind of psyllium fiber without a bunch of added ingredients. Putting sweeteners, sugar, and unwanted flavors are not needed. Why do they charge more for unsweetened and unflavored?"

5 / 10

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Lon...
Taken for 10 years or more
June 24, 2022

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Konsyl has changed. Confirmed that the new CEO sold off their milling equipment and now sources it from a third party. It is now ground too fine. It doesn't work at all like the real 'original' that I have been using for the past 20 years for IBS-C. Look elsewhere and please let others know if a suitable replacement is found. Don't waste your money on this! Sad that all of those years of helping people have been washed away by a new CEO looking to increase profits. Argggh!"

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 29, 2022

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Regular use changed my life. I have no stomach pain anymore. I hurt nearly every day before this. Now my life is so much better. I did not have constipation. I suffered pain nearly every morning. Now my stomach empties every morning, and I have virtually no pain. The first few days, I felt full and bloated after drinking Metamucil. Now I am adjusted to the fiber and feel so much better."

10 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
November 16, 2016

Psyllium for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "It was wonderful at stopping my diarrhea. I ended up having a soft bowel movement in about 12 hours of taking the dose. The bad part was I had horrible abdominal pain and looked like I was 9 months pregnant. I would rather put up with diarrhea than put up with that. Today I am trying Citrucel and hopefully won't blow up anymore and no more abdominal cramps."

3 / 10

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Rea...
Taken for 10 years or more
December 30, 2024

Psyllium for Constipation "Yes, I agree. I have been using Konsyl for years, it always has worked great for me. Then I noticed it was hard to get, and when I did, I noticed it was ground differently. It was sad to see that a new CEO is using a third party to make it now. Too bad it's not the same anymore."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
March 9, 2012

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Somewhat helped for a few months, but then my irritable bowel syndrome got worse. Even ER medicines didn't relieve my pain. I have been suffering for 2 years and haven't found a medicine that will help."

2 / 10

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TJa...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 14, 2019

Psyllium for Constipation "I had been taking psyllium caplets (five 3x a day) for many years for my IBS-C, and they were working fine. One day out of the blue, I had a very hard BM that caused an anal fissure. I had never even heard of those! Went to see a colorectal doc, and she said the powdered form of fiber is best, and the Konsyl is the best on the market. She said it has to do with how it is milled. At first, the taste made me gag, but I find if you use very cold water, the taste is almost nothing, and it is easier to drink. I also chug it down quickly. I have to take it 3x a day for it to work for me; breakfast, lunch, and one more in the evening to keep things 'moving.' It can be pricey, and I never see sales. I buy it at Target to save 5% with my Target debit card."

8 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 31, 2020

Psyllium for Dietary Fiber Supplementation "I started using Metamucil as a postpartum treatment for constipation. I would go a week with no bowel movement. When the movement finally arrived, it would tear the hemorrhoid I developed during pregnancy. I started using 1 tsp of Metamucil per day. It has been a bit of a roller coaster. It does create bulk and soften stools, which has helped the frequency of the movements and reduced the pain from tearing during a bowel movement. However, it has also caused some pretty painful abdominal cramps and pain that radiates into the lower back. Unfortunately, the pain it causes does not outweigh the benefit, so I have stopped using it and switched to bran cereal and plenty more raw vegetables. I have used Metamucil daily for the last 8 weeks. Pain with use started around 3 weeks ago."

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LEE...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 19, 2018

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "On the advice of my gastro doctor, I was taking 2 capsules per day of psyllium put out by Konsyl until they were discontinued. It came back in powder form, and I find it to be amazing. I take Miralax also, a probiotic also. What a difference in taking the Konsyl psyllium. Just would love it if they came back with the capsules. The powder does not mix very well. People complain about the taste, which I find very tolerable. Hope it helps others the way it is helping me."

9 / 10

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Blu...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 10, 2020

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I just started taking Konsyl, and OMG! Life changer!!! I am only on week one, and I think this is the answer I have been looking for! I have suffered from IBS and ulcerative colitis for 40 years. I am in shock, thank you, KONSYL!"

10 / 10

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Lif...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 1, 2019

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I've had IBS my whole life - debilitating cramps as far back as I can remember, constipation alternating with uncontrolled diarrhea. Doctors couldn't come up with anything that helped, so I lived with it for decades without seeing a doctor again. 30+ years after I'd last seen a doctor, I had such an awful, embarrassing experience that I thought I'd try again. The doctor prescribed Metamucil original coarse. It was literally life-changing! I take two teaspoons every morning after breakfast and another two before bed. I can eat anything - spicy, high fiber, you name it - with no problems. Metamucil is a miracle cure!"

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Dee...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 1, 2024

For Dietary Fiber Supplementation "I am a 51-year-old woman who has been taking daily psyllium husk capsules for about 4 years now, on the advice of my physician to treat my high cholesterol. I wanted to try to lower my cholesterol without being prescribed a man-made, synthetic medication. Not only did my bad cholesterol numbers (LDL) go down significantly, my bowel movements became much more regular and happen at the same time every morning. It also has changed the consistency of my stools, making them much easier to pass and evacuate my bowels completely. The only side effects I've experienced is an occasional firm stool that I suspect is from not drinking quite enough water with my daily doses of psyllium capsules. I do not get an upset stomach, and I don't get constipated ever. I don't take Metamucil because I don't like the unnecessary additives it includes, like sucrose (sugar), artificial orange flavor, and yellow #6 dye (why do they add that to it? I'll never understand that decision)."

10 / 10

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Cly...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
November 28, 2024

Psyllium for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Konsyl has more grams of fiber than Metamucil. You can get a plain, unflavored version, which is much better than orange. Orange-flavored fiber has much fewer grams of fiber per container. Konsyl settles down my digestive tract."

9 / 10

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