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Psyllium has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in India and in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It has ... been used in Europe for many years, but it has become common in North American healing only near the end of the twentieth century.
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Psyllium has long been used as a chief ingredient in "bulk laxatives." Generally an increase in stool weight, an increase in bowel movements per day, and a decrease in total gut transit time has been observed in most studies.
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Talk with your caregiver about how much Psyllium you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Psyllium. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
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Psyllium comes as a powder, granules, and wafer to take by mouth. It usually is taken one to three times daily. Follow the directions on the package or on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take psyllium exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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Psyllium can interact with many medications. Before taking psyllium, tell your doctor if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. You may not be able to take psyllium, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any other medicines.
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Psyllium is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take psyllium without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether psyllium passes into breast milk. Do not take psyllium without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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