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Benefiber Reviewed by D.Driskell on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 .

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amp;gt;:o Took my first dose today,it left me covered in a red itchy rash on neck,chest,back and sides within 10 minutes of consuming.This product is now sitting in the trash can. :(

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I only took one dose, and it caused diarrhea for over a year! The diarrhea would clear up occasionally, but it always returned within a few days. My doctor misdiagnosed me as having IBS and said it was just coincidence that it started after taking th

I was taking Benefiber for 2 months and started getting a dull pain on my lower right side. A few days after I started getting muscle twitching. I did not think it was the Benefiber at the time and continued taking it. I was not on any other mediatio

I have been taking benefiber for a couple of years now. I drink it cold in the summer and hot in the winter. (I mix one packet with 16 ozs water, and drink about 16 ozs each day). Recently I have experienced a burning sensation in the lower part of

After taking one half tsp. of Benefiber in 80z of water. I began having anaphylaxix symptoms, my throat started to swell and chest tightened. I stated Bendadry 2 tablets every 4 hours. The next morning after breakfast the symptoms stared to reoccur.

I have been taking benefiber for just over a week..suddenly my legs have delveloped a rash of sorts-just on the backsides-not pimples, but a red, flat rash. itches a little. I put calamine lotion on The product seems to help me in the bathroom, bu

I am getting so thirsty. Can Benefiber cause severe thirst? My lab work is all good.

How can you check off that you experinced death from Benefiber??!!

significant gas and a continuing itchy rach all over my back

The first 2 weeks on Benefiber I took only 1 dose per day instead of the 3 doses rec. on the package. It worked really well. After that it seemed to decrease in positive effect so I gradually upped the dose to the rec. 3x/day. Now not only d

Have been havibg headaches.  Could this be the cause?

My daughter suffered with severe constipation from age 3 and was misdiagnosed with all kinds of things, the lastest irritable bowel with constipation. She also has exercise induced asthma.By chance at age 17 someone suggested she give up gluten in he

That's because you're not drinking enough water. Increasing your intake of fiber should be done slowly to avoid abdominal discomfort and cramps. When increasing fiber in your diet it is very important to drink PLENTY of water so you do not get consti

My mouth seemed to get dryer then it was after taking benefiber. 

ok so this is my third day using benefiber. it helped me go to the bathroom once. but ive been using it 3 times a day 2 tsp in my drinks. and now it wont seem to work. i put it on everything and i still only go number 2 like i did with low fiber in m

My daughter is 5 and has bowel blockage and constipation from 18 months old. She is on Retoralax 17mg / day for the past 5 months and at this point it is undetermined for how much longer she will need to stay on. Its safe and gentle for her case&

I had bad abdominal cramp and severe constipation after taking Benefiber. Ended up visting the local First Care. Suffered for 5 days. 

MY WEE GRANDAUGHTER IS 3 YEARS OLD SOMEONE TOLD US TO TRY BENEFIBER .SHE HAS REALLY BAD CHRONIC CONSTIPATION IS THIS OK FOR HER TO TAKE

I had a Liver Tansplant six yrs. ago and with the prednison that I've had to take of six yrs.  I've developed a lower G.I. prolem and that Dr. suggest taking benefiber before two of my biggest dinners especially since I lost my weight ,going

you guys below, truly are idiots.  gout has absolutely nothing to do with benefiber.  do your damn research.

it was OK.....got better consistency of stool

My experience with Benefiber has been excellent.  I suffer with IBS and on a good week I normally go once or twice per week. Since using benefiber I go at least twice per day now. Simply Remarkable!

why are you not supposed to take benefiber with blood pressure medication (benicar)

I have a very bad taste in my mouth and my mouth feels sticky.

Benefiber is execellant for the digestion but It runs up my blood pressure Is there a benefiber without the potassium?

took Benefiber this morning with orange juice. It was a bottle that I had for about six months. Since taking it I have had a very bitter taste in my mouth.

Is there any interaction when taking Warfarin and Benefiber? Thank you.

I had hives and rash with itching and had to seek medical help to counteract with medication. Whats in the benefiber that cause that? &gt;:o

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Patti Northridge, CA	6:58pm on Monday, August 8th, 2011
Could Benefiber cause your body to itch all over.I have been taking benefiber for about 6 months and... read more »
Deborah Las Vegas	8:59pm on Thursday, January 20th, 2011
I also have had head-aches and I believe it is from taking Benefiber. I was drinking it with water t... read more »
Pat Tangen New Jersey	7:36pm on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
76 year old husband introduced to Benefiber gradually. Now is constipated for 2 days. Don't know w... read more »
Anonymous Location unknown	7:30pm on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
76 year old husband was intoduced to Benefiber gradually, but now he has not had a bowel movement f... read more »
Chris Marietta, GA	5:37am on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Does Benefiber contain anything that would cause heachaches or neck aches. I cannot take Zocar or L... read more »

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