Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 67136

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Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs.

Posted by Phil on June 19, 2001, at 21:45:09

My pdoc tests blood level of Amitriptyline, which I've been on again for several months. A few months ago, at 200 mg a day, my lab results were 176. She adds Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline levels to arrive at that sum.
I got my results today on the latest test which showed a sum of 56. I'm still taking 200 mg a day.
In our phone conversation, I mentioned that I had started Metamucil to deal with constipation. I have always used Senokot.
The label on Metamucil says to take it 2 hours before or after taking any meds so, of course, I ignored it. Evidently, it can or will bind to meds if you don't follow the instructions. Duh!
I don't know if anyone can use this information but it has been a slow day here so I thought I would pass it, so to speak, on.

Phil

 

Re: Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs.

Posted by SalArmy4me on June 20, 2001, at 0:40:47

In reply to Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs. , posted by Phil on June 19, 2001, at 21:45:09

Don't use Metamucil too much or your body will develop a dependency on it.

 

Re: Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs.

Posted by terra miller on June 20, 2001, at 15:14:18

In reply to Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs. , posted by Phil on June 19, 2001, at 21:45:09

prunes

really. bag the metamucil. they taste pretty good.

:-) terra.

 

Re: Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs.

Posted by Sunny on June 20, 2001, at 15:16:00

In reply to Re: Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs. , posted by terra miller on June 20, 2001, at 15:14:18

colace works dandy as well.

> prunes
>
> really. bag the metamucil. they taste pretty good.
>
> :-) terra.

 

Phil: Reading Directions.

Posted by Shar on June 21, 2001, at 0:34:05

In reply to Re: Constipation, Metamucil, Drugs. , posted by Sunny on June 20, 2001, at 15:16:00

Phil,
Why r you ignoring instructions? Have you always done so?
Shar

 

Re: Phil: Reading Directions.

Posted by super on June 21, 2001, at 14:56:31

In reply to Phil: Reading Directions., posted by Shar on June 21, 2001, at 0:34:05

Phil,
Thanks for the heads-up. I don't use Metamucil, but I use FiberChoice three times a day. I take it with my other meds sometimes. I don't know if FiberChoice has the same warning--I'll read the label tonight.

SalArmy4Me,
Why do you think Metamucil creates dependence? It's simply a fiber supplement, and it is universally recommended by doctors for chronic constipation.

Constipation is one of my favorite subjects since it is actually overriding my well-controlled bipolar as problemo numero uno for me. So, if anyone else has been diagnosed with IBS-C and wants to shoot the breeze about the effects of psychotropics on C, I'm game. I swear (and my psychiatrist agrees) that Wellbutrin caused my IBS-C.

Super

> Phil,
> Why r you ignoring instructions? Have you always done so?
> Shar

 

Flax Seeds: Natural (cheap) alternative

Posted by Peter S on June 21, 2001, at 19:52:10

In reply to Re: Phil: Reading Directions., posted by super on June 21, 2001, at 14:56:31


I have found that flax seeds are great for constipation- better than metamucil or even senakote type laxatives.

You can buy them in bulk from a natural food store and grind them up in a coffee grinder. Three teaspoons in the morning mixed with cereal or juice, or whatever does the trick for me. Tastes good too!

Peter

> Phil,
> Thanks for the heads-up. I don't use Metamucil, but I use FiberChoice three times a day. I take it with my other meds sometimes. I don't know if FiberChoice has the same warning--I'll read the label tonight.
>
> SalArmy4Me,
> Why do you think Metamucil creates dependence? It's simply a fiber supplement, and it is universally recommended by doctors for chronic constipation.
>
> Constipation is one of my favorite subjects since it is actually overriding my well-controlled bipolar as problemo numero uno for me. So, if anyone else has been diagnosed with IBS-C and wants to shoot the breeze about the effects of psychotropics on C, I'm game. I swear (and my psychiatrist agrees) that Wellbutrin caused my IBS-C.
>
> Super
>
> > Phil,
> > Why r you ignoring instructions? Have you always done so?
> > Shar

 

Re: Flax Seeds: Natural (cheap) alternative

Posted by Phil on June 21, 2001, at 20:32:59

In reply to Flax Seeds: Natural (cheap) alternative, posted by Peter S on June 21, 2001, at 19:52:10

I posted the same thing about flax seeds...they are good! I like prunes; or do we call them dried plums now?
Appreciate the input folks. Just trying to let others know how much Metamucil can affect meds.

 

Re: Flax Seeds: NO, same problem as Metamucil » Peter S

Posted by Sulpicia on June 21, 2001, at 21:49:18

In reply to Flax Seeds: Natural (cheap) alternative, posted by Peter S on June 21, 2001, at 19:52:10

>
> Am sure they work well for moving things along, as it were, but
flax seeds cause the same problem with medication absorption as Metamucil.
http://www.tnP.com./prointeract.asp?ID=46

Now I'm almost *afraid* to look up prunes...

S.

 

Re: Colon Blow Cereal

Posted by Phil on June 22, 2001, at 7:19:00

In reply to Re: Flax Seeds: NO, same problem as Metamucil » Peter S, posted by Sulpicia on June 21, 2001, at 21:49:18

There was an old Saturday Night Live 'commercial' for Colon Blow Cereal. It was the original SNL.
Very funny.
They also had the Bass o Matic blender where you would put the whole fish in a blender. But, that's another story'
Anyone remember those skits??

Pj

 

Re: Flax Seeds: NO, same problem as Metamucil

Posted by super on June 22, 2001, at 8:11:44

In reply to Re: Flax Seeds: NO, same problem as Metamucil » Peter S, posted by Sulpicia on June 21, 2001, at 21:49:18

The label on FiberChoice doesn't say anything about interactions with medications, though I worry because it has a similar mechanism of action. Hmm...

> >
> > Am sure they work well for moving things along, as it were, but
> flax seeds cause the same problem with medication absorption as Metamucil.
> http://www.tnP.com./prointeract.asp?ID=46
>
> Now I'm almost *afraid* to look up prunes...
>
> S.

 

Re: Phil: Reading Directions. » super

Posted by terra miller on June 22, 2001, at 19:23:49

In reply to Re: Phil: Reading Directions., posted by super on June 21, 2001, at 14:56:31

yup, had no problems with C until got on the wellbutrin. absolutely sure it's the wellbutrin. -terra


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