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Can Balsalazide And Metamucil Be Taken Together?
I have been taking three 750 mg balsalazide three times daily for a year now, as prescribed by my Dr. Sometimes I am constipated, Can I take metamucil with this drug and if so what side effects would occur by combining the two?My Dr tells me to continue taking Balsalazide for an additional year, Would you suggest that I get a second opinion? my email is yyyy@yyyy,net
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Belsalazide is drug used for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Metamucil is dietary fibers. It is herbal product.
So Metamucil will not interact with Belsalazide and cause any side effects or decrease drug levels.
So you can definitely take both these together without fear of interactions.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Belsalazide is drug used for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Metamucil is dietary fibers. It is herbal product.
So Metamucil will not interact with Belsalazide and cause any side effects or decrease drug levels.
So you can definitely take both these together without fear of interactions.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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