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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 | 51 |
76% |
| Peptic Ulcers | 9 |
89% |
| Gastritis | 7 |
100% |
| Hiatal Hernia | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 82% (71
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Carafate Reviews
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working, but a pain to take.
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working, but a pain in the neck to take.
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definited helps, take 3x day before meals, doc says 4x day but dont, interferes with other meds
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The liquid is nasty tasting but it works.
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works, but have to remember to take it at least 1/2 hr before eating and I don't always eat on schedule
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i ahd a horrible burning sensation that was murder but it helped heal the ersion
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This was for an ulcer more than 20 years ago that was not bleeding. It seemed to work.
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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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This worked really well.
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helps a bit
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Discussions
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Carafate
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] -
Patient Assistance with Carafate
Hi cheerio, are you saying that liquid carafate works better than tablets?How are you feeling today? [More] -
Patient Assistance with Carafate
Carafate has a patient assistance program that allows you to get your rx filled at the local pharmacy for $2.00 ... I was able to apply over the phone... [More] -
Carafate
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] -
Carafate for Hiatal hernia
I just wanted to let everyone know about Carafate. It is a wonder drug for hiatal hernia and is also good for ulcers. I've noticed no one really has s... [More]
