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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

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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A true life saver.
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just use for flareups
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Helpful with stomach ache
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As long as I keep up with the dosage, but it's hard when you have to take it four times a day in between meals
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love the stuff! works.
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used when I had some barrets cells then quit when healed
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just started
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This worked really well.
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helps a bit
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has been very helpful in the past.
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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]