While metamucil worked during treatment for me, I think it is disgusting to drink (my opinion), so as soon as treatment ended I went right back to flax seed. I don't really know why I used Metamucil and not flax seed during treatment, but I am glad to use it now...Mark
Thanks for that Ceanothus. I swear by metamucil. I've learned to love it! I take it before bed...probably should take it earlier, but I want to avoid any absorption issues. Sometimes, it seems like a real life-saver! :)
My internist recently started me on Metamucil. I've finished triple tx quite a while ago so those meds aren't an issue, but I do still take lots of other meds, both am and pm. My doc is a very thorough sort, and she instructed me to take the Metamucil either 2 hours BEFORE my meds or 30 minutes AFTER my meds to avoid any absorption problems. I think this would be an even more important guideline for use with triple tx. I find the 30 minutes after is easier to measure, and with treatment brain-fog ease of measurement would be even more critical.
Pooh, thanks for that. Knowing about all the new, upcoming therapies, becoming UND isn't enough anymore. I want to have a negative viral load!! :)
Here's wishing you the very best of luck ... few side effects, smooth treatment, SVR. : )
Thanks for that info. The nurse at Vertex (Incivek) while very friendly, was not aware of this. This will help me to stay being a happy camper. :). Thanks pooh! So far, so good. No untoward affects. Now looking forward to a healthy, fatty, yummy breakfast which includes a chocolate quoisant (spelling).
Mark
Go about 2/3 of the way down the page to the Anal/Rectal Adverse Events and you will see Metamucil listed in the box.
http://www.incivekhcp.com/sites/incivek.com.hcp/files/documents/Treatment_Management_Guide.pdf
And HCV Advocte also says Metamucil is okay.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/SEM_Anal_Itching.pdf