Personal experience, not medical advice. Always take Metamucil with a full glass of water, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist about timing if you take medications. The quick version The best time to take Metamucil is whenever you’ll actually take it every day, with a full glass of water. I take mine at night,…

Personal experience, not medical advice. Metamucil is not a weight-loss drug, and this is not diet advice. If weight is a health goal for you, talk to a doctor or dietitian. The quick, honest version I did not take Metamucil to lose weight. It is not a diet pill. Taking a tablespoon in water before…

Personal experience, not medical advice. If you have pain, bleeding, or any symptom that worries you, see a doctor. The quick version I took one tablespoon of sugar-free orange Metamucil in a glass of water every night for a month. I went from one or two slow, hard trips a day to two or three…

Personal experience, not medical advice. Blood in your stool can be serious. Please read the red-flag box below and see a doctor, like I did. The quick version I saw blood after a bowel movement, got scared, and went to my doctor. They said it was minor irritation and told me to take Metamucil. I…