Metamucil for Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)
Reviews for Metamucil
- Car...
- August 15, 2016
"Metamucil works wonders! I'm 4 months pregnant and suffered horrible constipation. Was given Metamucil sachets by my midwife and noticed in 2 days how much better I feel, what a relief!"
- Dic...
- June 27, 2020
"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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- Red...
- October 31, 2020
"I used Metamucil, and it was 2 years before the blockage passed. Had to see a specialist. Worst product for me."
- Cof...
- 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!"
- God...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2022
"It gave me painful bloating at night and woke me up and made my workdays painful from all the bloating gas."
- mum...
- May 1, 2017
"Have taken 2 capsules daily, not at all effective."
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- Hel...
- September 13, 2021
"It’s expensive, tastes terrible, and worst of all, it doesn’t make any difference at all."
- Sli...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2022
"I have just thrown out the remainder of my Metamucil. It did not work, and it's like drinking slime. Unbelievably disgusting. I just couldn't bring myself to have another dose."
- Emm...
- 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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