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Can Metamucil Be Taken To Calm IBS Symptoms Post Colonoscopy?

I just had a colonoscopy this morning and ate breakfast at the hospital afterwards: cream of wheat, sausage, egg and milk. Since i have been home I have had 3 bowel movements: thin, brown, IBS type, with cramping. Since I had 3 polyps removed, will it be ok to start taking Metamucil to calm the IBS symptoms
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Hello and welcome .

Yes you can initiate all the previous medications you were on prior to the surgery including Metamucil.

Best wishes.
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Can Metamucil Be Taken To Calm IBS Symptoms Post Colonoscopy?

Hello and welcome . Yes you can initiate all the previous medications you were on prior to the surgery including Metamucil. Best wishes.