Side Effects Of Psyllium

Swelling

Individuals must take psyllium with at least eight ounces of water, because if they don't drink enough water when consuming the laxative, it will have trouble passing through the digestive tract. Individuals may experience swelling in their throat or blockages in the bowel. Before taking psyllium, individuals should always read the label and make sure they take the dosage exactly as it's written. There have also been rarer cases in which patients have an allergic reaction to psyllium. This might lead to swelling that causes respiratory distress, along with typical allergy symptoms like hives, flushing, itchy eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose. Most patients with this type of allergy are allergic to the inner component of the seed, rather than being allergic to the husk. If patients think they might be allergic, they should talk to a doctor before taking psyllium.