Posted by bulldog2 on November 23, 2008, at 17:11:39
In reply to Re: Maois , hypertension and Metamucil » bulldog2, posted by azalea on November 23, 2008, at 17:02:20
> Perhaps, although I would be concerned that the Metamucil might also absorb some of the medication. Metamucil should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after medication.
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> > I was wondering if I took a heaping glass of metamucil powder before each meal if my chances of hypertension would diminish. First of all the fiber absorbs a lot of food and flushes it thru the system. Second point is that the rest of the food gets absorbed at a much slower rate.Just a thought.Seems like you would absorb less tyramine and at a much slower rate.
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>I wouldn't take the metamucil within two hours of my med. However take it a half hour before a meal. Seems to absorb a lot of food as I use it for dieting.
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