WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2003: Re: Is FiberCon safe?

Re: Is FiberCon safe?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 13:37:51 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 3 Sep 2003, L wrote: >
>I'm in my early 20s, and I had been suffering from constipation for
>about a week, although I had been drinking TONS of water and trying to
>eat lots of fiber. I still couldn't have a bowel movement. I went to
>the store to look at some fiber supplements, picked up a package of
>FiberCon caplets and read the back of the package. It said to be very
>cautious because the caplet may get lodged in your throat and swell up,
>causing you to choke!!! I didn't buy any because that scared me! I don't
>usually have a hard time swallowing pills, but occasionally one will go
>down sideways or not quite right. I finally ended up having a bowel
>movement on my own and things are getting back to normal, but I'm just
>wondering. If this happens again (I get constipated semi-frequently
>although not usually as bad as this last time), is it safe to take a
>fiber supplement? Are there other risks?

I am on the Atkins Diet and as a result, I take 2 Fibercons every day. Drink it with a half glass (8oz.) of water like it says on the label.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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