Metamucil and blood potassium decreased Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Metamucil Side Effects Report #5261939-0
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 250.9 lb, was diagnosed with change of bowel habit and was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium decreased, cholecystitis, constipation , diverticulum, foreign body trauma, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, ileus, intestinal obstruction, neutrophil count increased. Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metamucil Side Effects Report #5268648-2
Metamucil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 250.9 lb, was diagnosed with change of bowel habit and was treated with Metamucil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, anorexia, blood potassium decreased, burning sensation, cholecystitis, constipation , discomfort, diverticulum, dyspepsia. Metamucil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.