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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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In the begining it worked but then begin to slack off
Somewhat Helpful
I used this last year when i was in a real bad patch. I had a GI reaction to an antibiotic and couldn't eat a thing!
Somewhat Helpful
I took Carafate for a couple of years and didn't do me really any good.
Somewhat Helpful
carefate helps some times not always.
Somewhat Helpful
couldn't afford it anymore
Too Soon To Tell
I have been taking it for a few days,but again they say 4-8 weeks is the time to tell.
Too Soon To Tell
I've only been taking it five days now. I've had two attacks of bad stomach cramps, the first one leaving me pretty nauseous. But I'm hoping that was just my body getting used to the drug. I've done okay for the last three days on it.
Too Soon To Tell
Just started this.
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My daughter takes this. Do not know if it will heal her esphagus or not.
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lots of pain in the chest.
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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]
