Good morning to all I am having a problem with constipation. I know many of you use psyllium Husk. Could you tell me how you use it. After eating, before eating, and what time during the day and how many times during day. I would appreciate the information. I have been using merilax at night a few hours before going to bed. It really doesn't help much. Thanks Grace
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I use psyllium twice daily, before breakfast and dinner. I mix a full dose (per the label) in 8 oz. of cold water. It mixes much better if you shake rather than stir.
I get fancy and mix a half-dose of sugar-sweetened Metamucil with a half-dose of unsweetened Konsyl. This is a compromise (for me) about palatability and calories.
I take one generous dose ( a sightly overfull teaspoon full, but not "heaping") before lunch each day. I just stir it, and then add more water to get out whatever is left in the glass and chug that also.
I take 2 tsp . One after my breakfast and another after dinner. I take it in raw form with water. Sometimes I skip it in breakfast if I am planning to eat out and take it before leaving.