CARAFATE Reviews (SUCRALFATE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (139 Ratings)

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CARAFATE  (SUCRALFATE):  This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DATE ADDED
 
 1   onset of ALZHEIMERS Aluminum burden is a known side effect. My mother-in-law was also drinking from aluminum cans of pop, and soon complained of a strong metallic taste in her mouth. The first indication of Alzheimers was her loss of nouns, for example she soon could no longer remember what a "penny" was. F 75
1X day
2/9/2015
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 5  Ulcer None After taking Omeprazole and other PPIs, I was having little no relief for an entire 6 weeks. My doctor put me on this and Im so glad he did! My ulcers were cleared up and I finally feel like myself again. I can eat more and my appetite returned. Definitely recommend to anyone suffering the same problem! F 22 0 days
1 gram
6/23/2018
 5  Ulcer, and Restricted Esophagus My mouth watered, I did get hot flashes and felt a little nauseated for about an hr or so but not anything that was unbearable. I have taken many medications for GERD and Esophagus problems for years and in just one day of taking the oral version (because I can't swallow many pills) I feel like I have a new stomach seriously. I can actually eat and I have a appetite! No burning, or acid reflux or gas.. I really hope this continues to work because I need to eat! I am taking protonix also and the combination is magic for me! A day without stomach problems is a good day for me! F 36 0 days
10 2X day
9/8/2020
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 5  Admitted to ER with extreme gastritis Slight nausea but I was also given pepsid, valium and morphine. Perhaps the combination caused nausea. I'd never heard of it until that ER visit. F 60 1 days
1 gram li
4/3/2017
 5  Gastritis and GERD none I took this medication only once and it worked well. It made the nausea go away and enabled me to eat. F 28 1 days
1X day
8/4/2012
 3  Gastritis I'm not sure if it was (seasonal) allergies, nerves, or what... But a sticky feeling in my throat and feeling of something catching in my throat.... Also coughed a little and sore throat. Other than that.... What a blessing.... I already was talking Pepcid for the gastritis and that killed some of the acid and pain, but the carafate killed it off entirely... The doctor wants me to take it 4x's a day (there was signs of minute traces of blood in my stool; doctor believed that it was just aggravated stomach, and not yet quite an ulcer), but between the Pepcid and Maalox and bland diet, I'm wondering if 2xs a day would be sufficient. Considering my anxiety disorder, I can't help but think that a lot of the feeling that I have with the medication isn't mental. M 30 1 days
1gm
9/24/2016
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 2  Gastritis and Esophagitis After my second pill I experienced Dizziness, palpitations, anxiety, drowsiness, shortness of breath and nausea. Disappointed. I need this to work for me, but the side effects are so hard to endure. It states constipation and the common side effect but based on reading comments, that isn't the case. I feel like I took a Valium and not an antacid. It's only the first day! 2 pills out of 4 down and I already want to quit. I pray the side effects go away after the medication has worn off. Not sure I will continue using this unless a smaller dose will help. Also, for anyone taking the pill form, do the "slurry" method. Avoid the discomfort of trying to swallow that large pill. F 40 1 days
1g 4X day
9/24/2020
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 2  GERD, ulcers Does anyone get shaking/chills as a side effect? I got home from work to take my second pill at 10 and at 1am i woke up with extreme nausea and I couldnt stop shaking!! I checked for a fever but there was none. I dont like this medication already and feel discouraged because I feel like ive tried everything. Side effects are really scary and I dont like it. Gonna keep taking and see what happens. F 22 1 days
12/12/2019
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 1  Gastritis Triggered pins and needles in my arms and legs, aggravated nerve problems from thoracic outlet syndrome which were improving after many months. Got this in the ER and did OK with one horse pill tablet but 4 in a day is a no go....I have to stop it. F 49 1 days
1 gram 4X day
3/12/2021
 1  Mild gastritis Abdominal pain and bloating,dizziness and severe shortness of breath almost 2 days since I have stopped and I continue to have these symptoms.Has anyone else experienced this?If so how long before resolution of these side effects?The breathing difficulty is the worse. Stay away M 60 1 days
2 times a 1X day
1/31/2023
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 1  Gastritis only took 1 tablet, Immediate BOWEL MOVE 2X in an hour. ANXIOUS,Extremely DIZZY, BAD STOMACH PAINS,BLOATED,HEART PALPS,LEG CALF ANKLES, TINGLING,SWEATING,BREATHLESS!! DO NOT TAKE THIS! TOOK 1 tablet WITH 2 BOTTLES OF WATER AND HAD Immediate BOWEL MOVE 2X in an hour! ANXIOUS,EXTREMELY DIZZY,BAD STOMACH PAINS, BLOATED,HEART PALPS,LEG CALF ANKLES ARE TINGLING/BURNING, SWEATING,BREATHLESS!! F 71 1 days
1 GM 2X day
7/4/2023
 1  Esophageal spasms Caused burning in my esophagus and choking...fluid in throat and lungs....awful drug F 45 1 days
10 ml 4X day
5/13/2015
 1  ulcers Ihad burning sensations in my stomach. This medication made my stomach pain much worse. The pain was exactly in the places where my ulcers are located. I had the chills and finally threw up. Thank God! I don't take any other medications, however I do have non Hodgkins lymphoma. My regular chemo (Rituxan) doesn't cause me this kind of problem. Some research should be done to explore the effects of Carafate on patients with low stomach acid. F 62 1 days
1/5/2009
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 1  Esophagitis Caused nausea and horrible stomach pain and burning that wouldnt let up. Also a hot flushed feeling. Horrible drug. F 41 1 days
Took twice
5/14/2013
 5  gasritis, acid reflux none Feel like weeping with relief. I was in the ER with scary burning in chest and back, couldn't eat a thing, distended abdomen. They did a CAT scan ruled out any serious problems. Less than 24 hours on Carafate and Protonic I started feeling real relief that otninues now, on day 2. F 55 2 days
10/2/2009
 5  doxycycline hyclate damage short term memory loss. Slight dizziness as expected from this. This thing works wonders.... my immidiate flamethrower pain when eating is reduced to a slight sting on my lower right breast.. M 31 2 days
2 TSP 4X day
7/24/2014
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 3  Stomach irritation Diarrhea extreme dizziness cough headache backache shakiness insomnia Im going to stop taking it after 8 tablets F 65 2 days
10mg 4X day
7/9/2021
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 1  Possible ulcers Never again! This medication gave me extreme neck pain the first day on it. The nausea and dry mouth/throat was also unbearable! I scheduled to see a gastro ASAP. He told me to stop carafate if it was giving bad side affects and prescribed me Protonix. Seems to be working better than carafate and omeprazole. F 40 2 days
2X day
7/27/2021
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 1  Ulcer Horrible gas and diahrrea. Metal taste in mouth, headache and dizziness. F 59 2 days
1mg
6/24/2018
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 1  Possible Ulcer / Gastritis MAJOR ANXIETY! Back pain, Chest pain, Chills, Dizziness, Constipation This has to be hands down the worst medication I have ever tried. I go to the ER because I had abdominal pain and I get labs and a CT done. Doctor said they couldn't see anything in the CT but it could be a possible ulcer and handed me the script after 4 hours of waiting. I took this for 2 days and my anxiety was through the roof. I will be calling my PCP tomorrow so he can put me on something else. This medication has so many side effects and good luck trying to fit this into your daily routine. Has to be taken 4 times a day and separated from your other medications. The pharmacist told me good luck after 30 minutes on the phone trying to figure out the best way to take this with my 2 other meds. M 33 2 days
1 MG 4X day
9/30/2020
  

CARAFATE  (SUCRALFATE):  This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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