BLACK PSYLLIUM - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) interacts with BLACK PSYLLIUM

Black psyllium contains large amounts of fiber. Fiber can decrease how much carbamazepine (Tegretol) the body absorbs. By decreasing how much the body absorbs, black psyllium might decrease the effectiveness of carbamazepine.

Lithium interacts with BLACK PSYLLIUM

Black psyllium contains large amounts of fiber. Fiber can decrease how much lithium the body absorbs. Taking lithium along with black psyllium might decrease the effectiveness of lithium. To avoid this interaction, take black psyllium at least 1 hour after lithium.

Metformin (Glucophage) interacts with BLACK PSYLLIUM

Black psyllium contains large amounts of fiber. The fiber in psyllium might increase how much metformin the body absorbs. This might increase the effects of metformin. To avoid this interaction, take black psyllium 30-60 minutes after medications you take by mouth.

Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with BLACK PSYLLIUM

Black psyllium is high in fiber. Fiber can decrease how much digoxin (Lanoxin) the body absorbs. By decreasing how much the body absorbs, black psyllium might decrease the effectiveness of digoxin.

Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with BLACK PSYLLIUM

Black psyllium contains large amounts of fiber. Fiber can decrease, increase, or have no effect on how much medicine the body absorbs. Taking black psyllium along with medicine you take by mouth can impact the effects of your medicine. To prevent this interaction, take black psyllium 30-60 minutes after medications you take by mouth.

Ethinyl estradiol interacts with BLACK PSYLLIUM

Ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen that's in some estrogen products and birth control pills. Some people worry that psyllium can decrease how much ethinyl estradiol the body absorbs. But it is unlikely that psyllium will affect ethinyl estradiol absorption.

• For constipation: The typical dose of black psyllium is 10-30 grams per day in divided amounts. Take each dose with plenty of water. Otherwise, black psyllium might cause choking. The FDA labeling recommends at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid with each dose.
• For heart disease: At least 7 grams of psyllium husk (soluble fiber) daily, as part of a low-fat, low- cholesterol diet.

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