What are the side effects of metamucil?
Patient: Hello, I m 29 years old and I was taking Metamucil once twice a day. Then a month later I m having trouble pooping and my urine flow has slow down. Sometimes I can urinate with medium stream and sometimes a light to dribble stream. At first I was urinating every 10 to 20 mins. But through the week I m not having to go for hours at a time. I have no blood in my urine and I have no pain at all. I will have a tense in the abdominal sometimes but not all the time. Doctor: Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to metamucil use. It is a bulk-forming fiber laxative and can cause changes in bowel habits, flatulence, gas. So, I suggest to stop the treatment and use simethicone medication such sa Espumisan to relieve the bloating. I also recommend to eat a health diet and drink liquids. This medication does not influence in the urinary tract,so you should do a urinalysis for further evaluation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician