Citrucel bothering me- should I switch?
#25498 - 11/04/03 02:37 PM
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I've been taking Citrucel on and off, half a scoop each time that I take it. I notice that the next day my IBS acts up a little, but I wondering if this is because I should switch to something else or if it's because I'm being irregular taking it (like taking it once every couple days). If I take it everyday do you think my stomach will get more used to it? Or is this not supposed to happen?
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Hi - try dropping the dose but increasing the frequency (try twice a day). And make sure there's no artificial sweeteners or citric acid in the variety you're using. If this doesn't help things, try a different type of soluble fiber - one without anything added to it if possible.
- Heather
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Actually the kind I have does have artificial sweeteners, it's the sugar-free orange flavor  I actually have a container of Benefiber, maybe I'll start taking that instead. Do you find it works well?
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Benefiber has worked great for some, but awful for others. It's another one of those trial and error ones. I heard a couple people on the board rave about it, so decided to try it - but ended up with lots of gas and bloating.  But again, that's just me so it might work great for you!
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