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(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 | 76 |
75% |
| Gastritis | 15 |
80% |
| Peptic Ulcers | 12 |
92% |
| Hiatal Hernia | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 79% (108
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Carafate Reviews
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It helped to soothe the acid in the stomach
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use it for cramps when needed
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On Omerprazole 80mgs daily since severe pain began 3 mo's ago. Today started Carafate.
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I take it 3 times a day. I guess it works but not alone.
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I dont know if it is working yet, but I started religiously taking it 4 times a day 1 gram.It has positive reviews that it does help.
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just started it
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Love it, but it is only a fix, after the damage is done.
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haven't taken it yet but saw good reviews on it so I am excited
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I LOVE Carafate...helps tremendously!
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working, but a pain to take.
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Hey, This may sound strange, but I bought a ton of sucralfate (carafate) when I thought I had a peptic ulcer, but it turns out I have severe bile ... [More] -
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I had sores in my mouth and presumably down the esophagus. The carafate would help heal those. I thought that was great. My pharmacist warned to take ... [More] -
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My doc gave me an rx to try carafate; I have acid reflux, but not an ulcer. If anything, the carafate gave me a little stomach ache--I took it for 2 ... [More] -
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I was placed onto this medication for (Bile Acid in stomach) and (Hiatus Hernia) last week. I taken this medication for three days as recommended 4X's... [More] -
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Does anyone else use this? Do you find a difference in the liquid and the pill form? The liquid is much more expensive on my insurance plan but the ... [More]
