the new tablets work well for IBS w constipation, surprisingly!Staying hydrated and eating right helps. I used to eat right,exercise, took Miralax and Amitiza, but still had problems. The Citracel tablets alone seem to do the trick. It took about 2 weeks for my system to adjust but it is worth it.I take 2 tabs 3 or 4 times/day. Sounds like alot, but its a small price to pay when something really w...
After a long time using this product as advised after a colonoscopy and questioning trouble it may have been causing I have stopped using it. Family doc kept saying it would not cause absorption problems, but to wait a couple hours to be safe. Most of these products warn of impacts upon absorption of other meds. This is very serious. I am type 2 diabeteic and take bp meds, recently it appeared tha...
Joann | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/27/2023
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I found it works much better for me when I take before, during or after a meal. When I take it on an empty stomach I still have small, incomplete bowel movements, but not constipated.
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vacpacker1 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/23/2021
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 3.3
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Citrucel definitely softens my stool and makes bowel movements more frequent. Too frequent. After a few days of taking this medication (i.e. 1 -2 tsp in a glass of water once a day), I have way too frequent (ie. 8 to 12 times a day), and mushy stool that I have to digitate out most of. My intestine is just too sensitive to this compound. I constantly feel there is a bowel movement waiting to come out. I'm thinking I can't take it more than once or twice a week at most.
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Orville | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/15/2020
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.7
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Doesn’t work well to promote bowel movements, just gives me gas
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csmc | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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sure helped my rafter having part of my colon removed..
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simply me | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/26/2017
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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MUST drink at least 48-64 oz of water each day. Especially drinking another glass of water after taking the Citurcel is very important so that it dose not bind up in the upper intestine. This product works.
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Bob Gibson | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more |
8/21/2015
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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52-year-old male with family history of constipation and bouts of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am relatively healthy - Body fat of 19%, and exercise 1-hour, 3 times per week. I have taken Citrucel and Metamucil (or generics work just as well) for more than 30 years. Excess gas has always been a problem (hence the 4-star satisfaction) Citrucel does induce less gas than Metamucil, at least for me. Two "doses" of yogurt (6-oz containers) have greatly reduced flatulence and also "improved" odor of remaining gas. Beano also helps on occasion when combined with other high fiber foods (beans, etc.)Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/26/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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After 4 days stopped taking. Caused severe nausea.
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boo | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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stomach pain
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/3/2014
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.0
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I'm not a big fan of the flavor, makes it harder for me to drink but does help with constipation. However, I think you should be drinking 6-8 glasses of 8 oz water at minimum a day to make it really effective
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2014
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2014
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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I drink mine. I started it on my own and the Dr. OK's it. I am just getting started but it is easy to make and use.
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Maverick | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/7/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 1.7
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After a long time using this product as advised after a colonoscopy and questioning trouble it may have been causing I have stopped using it. Family doc kept saying it would not cause absorption problems, but to wait a couple hours to be safe. Most of these products warn of impacts upon absorption of other meds. This is very serious. I am type 2 diabeteic and take bp meds, recently it appeared that I needed to raised those prescription needs due to bad blood work reports. I decided to stop the citracel first. After 3 days and no other changes morning sugar went from 210 down to 180, bp went from 140/90 down to 120/68. After a week the sugar went down to 135 in the am. You make you own call I am done with this stuff. I was taking it when I got up in the am, taking meds 4 hours later, the warning label says you only have to wait 2 hours (bunk!!!). A recent doc visit for 2nd opinion supported this course of action.Read More Read Less
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Bluegroove | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/14/2010
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.3
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the new tablets work well for IBS w constipation, surprisingly!Staying hydrated and eating right helps. I used to eat right,exercise, took Miralax and Amitiza, but still had problems. The Citracel tablets alone seem to do the trick. It took about 2 weeks for my system to adjust but it is worth it.I take 2 tabs 3 or 4 times/day. Sounds like alot, but its a small price to pay when something really works!
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K/mom | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/11/2010
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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used for IBS, really amazed by the good results
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Anngellica | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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While this product is known for its ability to treat constipation, it also treats irritable bowel (frequent, loose bowel movements) remarkably well.
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Anonymous |
9/22/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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this was recommended by 2 of my doctors. it works quickly and effectively.
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distylit | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/6/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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I have tried many other fiber meds and this one has been the most effective and doesn't cause me to have gas.
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