How High-fiber foods and psyllium with certain oral drugs Affects Your Medications
Separate fiber supplements from these medicines by a couple of hours and keep your fiber intake consistent.
This interaction is generally considered minor in severity.
How It Happens
Large amounts of dietary fiber or fiber supplements can slow or reduce absorption of some oral medications.
What to Do
Separate fiber supplements from these medicines by a couple of hours and keep your fiber intake consistent.
Medication Classes Affected
Specific Medications to Watch
Sources
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.