Comparing Metamucil vs Psyllium
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Over-the-counter
Metamucil is a fiber supplement that may be used to treat constipation, improve stool consistency, and lower cholesterol. When used to treat constipation, adequate daily fluid intake is vital to... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Dietary Fiber Supplementation, Diarrhea - Chronic. psyllium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dietary Fiber Supplementation
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| More about Metamucil (psyllium) | More about Psyllium | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Metamucil has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Psyllium has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 92 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||
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See also: Metamucil side effects in more detail. |
See also: psyllium side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other psyllium brands include: Fiber Therapy, Fiberall, Hydrocil, Konsyl, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Smooth Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Natural Fiber Therapy, Reguloid View more | Fiber Therapy, Fiberall, Hydrocil, Konsyl, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Metamucil, Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Smooth Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Natural Fiber Therapy, Reguloid View more | |
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Metamucil:
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A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with psyllium:
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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