What medications should not be taken with Metamucil?
View interaction reports for Metamucil (psyllium) and the medicines listed below.
- acetaminophen.
- amlodipine.
- aspirin.
- Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
- atorvastatin.
- Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
- gabapentin.
- ibuprofen.
Is meclizine as good as Dramamine?
In an evaluation of 16 anti–motion sickness drugs, Wood and Graybiel found that dimenhydrinate 50 mg was more effective than meclizine 50 mg. At low doses, chlorpheniramine has proven efficacy in preventing motion sickness, but its use is limited because its strong central effects result in excessive drowsiness.
Does Metamucil interfere with medication absorption?
Metamucil can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth, possibly making them less effective. If you take any oral medicines, take them 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine.
What medications does psyllium interfere with?
If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use psyllium supplements without first talking to your health care provider.
- Antidepressant medications, Tricyclics.
- Carbemazepine (Tegretol)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications (bile acid sequestrants)
- Diabetes medications.
- Digoxin.
- Lithium.
What medications should not be taken with fiber?
Several studies suggest you shouldn’t combine fiber with drugs that treat depression, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, seizures, and various heart ailments. Even common medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and penicillin can be affected by an increase in fiber.
Does Metamucil cause dizziness?
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
What is the strongest motion sickness medicine?
What’s the best medication to prevent motion sickness?
- Scopolamine patches (Transderm Scop) are the best way to prevent nausea associated with motion sickness.
- Scopolamine patches require a prescription.
- Transderm Scop is the brand-name version of the generic patch, scopolamine.
Can Dramamine help vertigo?
Antihistamines like dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and meclizine (Antivert) can be useful treatments for vertigo.
What is the best time of day to take Metamucil?
We recommend taking Metamucil between one and three times per day at mealtimes as a convenient way to get the benefits of Metamucil. However, if you’re taking it to help you feel less hungry between meals,* the best time to take Metamucil powder is before eating.
What are the side effects of taking Metamucil daily?
What are the side effects of Psyllium (Metamucil)?
- constipation that lasts longer than 7 days;
- rectal bleeding; or.
- severe stomach pain.
How long should you wait to take medicine after taking Metamucil?
For Metamucil Fibre Capsules and Capsules Plus Calcium, we recommend taking them 3 times daily with at least 240 mL of liquid, as indicated. Bulk-forming fibres like psyllium husk, may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines.
When is the best time to take Metamucil?