Patient was educated on the side effects of using Metamucil as follows:
- Choking and difficulty breathing
- Water is needed to swallow Metamucil completely into the stomach.
- Care must be taken to prevent Metamucil to absorb water and swell while it is in the throat, which can result in choking and difficulty breathing.
- Metamucil is a very rich source of soluble fiber that forms a gel and traps sugars, as the gel moves through the intestines. Trapped sugars are slowly released, which slows down their absorption into the blood. This might lower the blood sugars and lead to hypoglycemia.
- Some forms of Metamucil have added sugar to them. This added sugar in these products can lead to poor blood sugar control in diabetic individuals.
