Can you tell me if Metamucil is a good way to relieve diarrhea and if so how to use it?

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Hello I am taking a medication for diabetes glumetza and it causes me diarrhea without warning and I do not know if metamucil could help me. I bought some in powder form but after some reading I can't figure out how to use it and how often etc..... I will ask him if there are other medications because I was taking one before Glumetza and it was worse Thank you for your answer

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, The dose I recommend is one teaspoon of Metamucil in 60 to 120 ml of water, 1 to 2 times a day. Taking more water than that will make the diarrhea worse. Please space this product from your other medications (including Glumetza) at least 3 hours apart. If the diarrhea is recent, I strongly suggest that you talk to your pharmacist who will be able to reassess the treatment. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist We'd love to!