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Carafate

(also known as Sucralfate)

Sucralfate is used to treat and prevent duodenal ulcers. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sucralfate works by forming a ``barrier'' or ``coating'' over the ulcer. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Sucralfate contains an a... continue

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Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
GERD & Heartburn
115
78%
Gastritis
66
71%
Peptic Ulcers
21
90%
Hiatal Hernia
3
100%
Overall, 78% (209 Members) find Carafate helpful
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Carafate Reviews

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krisfish (Peptic Ulcers)
I took this for an 8 week regime to try to heal my ulcers. My ulcers have not fully healed so I still take this as needed when the pain gets bad.
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triss25 (GERD & Heartburn)
was on it for months when Dr thought I might have an ulcer
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butterfly8184 (GERD & Heartburn)
I only use it when the burning and throat tightness are at it's worse. It seems to soothe me for alittle while. No side effects.
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susubooth (Gastritis)
not working yet
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Inkjoy (GERD & Heartburn)
Wonderful! but my dr said its not for long term use and took it away
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dee5505 (Gastritis)
carafate worked for me
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cocogal2000 (GERD & Heartburn)
works really well.
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jjstark (Gastritis)
Pretty good, immediate relief in most cases. Let's me get a meal down when things are bad.
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cconforti (GERD & Heartburn)
Take on and off
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poorlygir4l (GERD & Heartburn)
It worked up to a point when I had oesophaghitis previous to my symptoms now. I didnt have as much pain but still reflux. It still hurt when I ate something and I would be sick. I wanted to go back to it but I was sick and couldnt breathe properly so I had a bad reaction later with it.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Medication Side effects - Carafate / Omeprazole
    If you drop the carafate pill in a tiny bit of water, it will dissolve instantly and you can mix it up and drink it. Much easier. Carafate didn't caus... [More]
  2. Discussion: Medication Side effects - Carafate / Omeprazole
    I've taken both. The PPI's have a list of side effects including nausea, but Carafate is usually pretty well tolerated. I could barely swallow the t... [More]
  3. Discussion: Medication Side effects - Carafate / Omeprazole
    I have been taking Carafate and Omeprazole for Gastritis the last 3 weeks and recently have been nauseous and have headaches. Does anyone else experi... [More]
  4. Discussion: More Throat Problems - Mucho Pain
    How about a Carafate slurry? Might bind with the ulcers and give a little relief. Eat some smoothies. You need the calories. Hope you feel better so... [More]
  5. Discussion: Newly diagnosed, have some tips
    I've been experiencing burning in my stomach off and on for 2 years. All endoscopies were negative until the last one which shows chronic gastritis. ... [More]