Isn't there an issue where if you take Metamucil or another Psysilium seed "bulk builder", too soon before or after another med, it interferes with absorbing that medicine?

I use a generic, prefer the version they sell at Costco. The price is right and it tastes and looks just like the real thing. I read something here from a person who takes it ASAP when they get up in the morning but I have another couple of pills I want to take before wotk including a vitamn and a bl;ood pressure pill so I can't tame the Metamucil (knockooff) until later? Or can I?

I also read here that what works is to take a "Tablesoon full"? I thought you were limited to "Teaspoon"? at a time doses?

Who is the expert here?

Mark,
I have been taking psyillum for more than 6 yr's now. I don't see why you can't take it with your pills. I use the ground powdery type from the healthfood store, it isn't ixpensive at all. You will have to take it mixed in something like Cereal, yogurt, apple sauce, etc, it would tast yukky with just a liquid. About a level teaspoon or a tid bit less to start with. I take in the morning with my cereal and in the eve. with my yogurt, and it totally works wonders for me, but we are all different. Don't do a tablespoon that is to much at one time I would think. Dont give up to soon, even if something works out for you there will still be a time or two that something comes up, even happens with a colon.

If you have any questions you can e-mail me.

It's my understanding that the fiber treatments can "block" the other meds from being absorbed.
I usually do the fiber first thing in the AM and then wait 2-3 hours before taking anything else.
I seem to remember reading / hearing the 3 hour rule some time back.

I've never heard of fibre interfering with anything else, and I have to take at least a tablespoon of psyllium to get any effect. So - as usual - no rule that suits everyone. If you've never taken psyllium before, I'd start on a teaspoon and add more until you reach a dose that suits you.
If you're like me and need a lot of help bulking up, then you can do what I did - straight onto a tablespoon.

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