What is Citrucel?
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Citrucel is a brand name for Methylcellulose (or methyl cellulose), a chemical compound derived from cellulose used in the treatment of constipation.
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How do members experience Citrucel?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel problems | 15 | 5 | |
| Constipation | 9 | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | 0 | |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 3 | 3 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Choking on pills | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Flatulence | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 5 |
Member evaluations
chasmengr
evaluated on May 14, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel problems: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Cookiemonster28
evaluated on Feb 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel irregularity: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Wen
evaluated on Aug 29, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel irritability: Slight
- Side effects: None
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