Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free (psyllium).
Psyllium Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Psyllium may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other medications to become less effective. In general, all oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of psyllium. Take psyllium with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of cool water or another liquid. Taking psyllium without enough liquid may cause it to swell in the throat and cause choking.
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Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free drug interactions
There are 29 drug interactions with Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free (psyllium).
Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free (psyllium) which include:
- intestinal obstruction
- inflammatory bowel disease
- intestinal obstruction disorders
- renal dysfunction
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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