Metamucil and abdominal distension Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metamucil Side Effects Report #4787283-3
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Sept 14, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, malaise, nausea . Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ASPIRIN, NORVASC, COZAAR, LASIX, ELTROXIN, ZANTAC, LOPRESSOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metamucil Side Effects Report #5159366-X
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with change of bowel habit and was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metamucil Side Effects Report #4736583-1
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2005. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, asthenia, nausea . Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, DIURETICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metamucil Side Effects Report #4819574-1
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2005. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, asthenia, nausea . Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, DIURETICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metamucil Side Effects Report #4617405-6
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, blood pressure increased, discomfort, dyspnoea, foreign body trauma, gastric disorder, impaired gastric emptying. Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metamucil Side Effects Report #5007946-4
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 143.1 lb, was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, economic problem, flank pain. Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSEC, MICARDIS, LACTULOSE, DALMANE, CELEXA, NAPROXEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.