Same or not I don't know , but I CANNOT tolerate fiber supplements and I have tried many over a period of 5 years. I am better without them. They all cause me horrid pain and believe me I really wanted them to work. Please don't put some one down for not being able to tolerate something. It is like telling that person "It's all in your head." " Just relax" Sound familiar? I would hope we are trying to get away from that approach on this board.