Ok, new question. Anyone used Benefiber?
#323386 - 01/28/08 08:13 AM
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So I'm on this new quest for medication of some sort and my doctor just suggested Benefiber. I've usually got pretty bad constipation and gas, especially the gas. Anyone have any experience or words of wisdom as to whether this is worth a shot??
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If you are in the US where Benefiber contains Wheat Dextrin then I would give it a try. In Canada they use a different SF which I find produces lost of gas. I wish they would use the same SF here. If you do try it please tell us how it works for you.
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So I'm on this new quest for medication of some sort and my doctor just suggested Benefiber. I've usually got pretty bad constipation and gas, especially the gas. Anyone have any experience or words of wisdom as to whether this is worth a shot??
No, do not take it for IBS.
One of the ingredients is sucralose, which is another name for Splenda.
Splenda will aggravate IBS symptoms.
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The plain powder type does not contain sucralose. Only the sugar-free chewable tablets.
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IBS-A since age 12, and fructose sensitive; with the exception of my pregnancy, have been following Heather's diet since Nov. 19, 2007.
Taking 12g of Acacia per day. Relatively stable since March 2008!
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In use Benefiber the powder form which does not have sucralose
Its only been 2 weeks but so far so good
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Thank you everyone!
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