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What is Benefiber? Benefiber, in powder, chewable and caplet preparations, is made from partially hydrolyzed guar gum, a natural source of fibre. Benefiber is suitable for those on a high-fibre diet such as those with high cholesterol, heart disease, or digestive problems.
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46 patients in the community are taking or have taken Benefiber.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 22 | 47% |
| Other | 5 | 10% |
| General health | 5 | 10% |
| Bowel problems | 3 | 6% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 2 | 4% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 1 | 2% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 2% |
How long current patients have been taking Benefiber or how long patients were taking Benefiber before stopping.
Report created on November 08, 2009.