There are three kinds of psyllium husk without sugar: artificially sweetened, capsules, and unflavored/unsweetened (commonly available under the Konsyl brand). You may find one more palatable than the other. If you're trying to avoid sugar (and other carbs), the sugar-sweetened one may be a problem for you.

I recently tried the CVS store-brand sugar-sweetened psyllium. It's much more difficult to mix up than the Metamucil brand. I won't be buying it again.

Thanks for the tip on the sale at Costco! I use the same kind you do and have not tried the others yet, except for the smooth vs. the original coarse. I did not do as well with the smooth. Can I ask how you take the Metamucil? Do you take some before every meal and how much? I still have my loop ileo and have been trying to experiment before takedown, but have not had a lot of advice from the doctors in this area. I will be interested to hear if the non-brand name works as well for you! May be switching as well...every penny counts!

So far I have only tried the orange smooth metamucil. I take a tablespoon diluted in a few ounces of water before or during each meal. I will let you know after I try the Kirkland brand. I think the result may be different after takedown than it is with the loop.

I love Metamucil and use the sugarless variety when needed. Typically, I no longer use it regularly. I am over 10 years post takedown. However, when I feel I need more comfortable b.m.s, I either use Metamucil or eat oatmeal. They both seem to have the same effect on me. How easy is that treatment!!!!!