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Sucralfate - What does empty stomach mean exactly? Are clear fluids allowed?

Am I allowed to have clear fluids other than water WITHIN the 2 hours before/ 1 hour after time window of the dose? Such as coffee, tea, or clear juices? Or do I need to wait like I do with food? I am on 1 gm dose- 4 times a day for bile reflux disease.

How long do I wait after eating to take sucralfate?

I know that I take it 1 hour before i eat,but don't know after.

Does sucralfate show up in your bowel movements as a coating of slimey junk?

Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience. It is not listed as a side effect but this product also increases the number of bowel movements each day.

I don't find Norvasc (amlopidine) interaction with sucralfate in your interaction list?

In the list that names the drugs that interact with sucralfate, even minor interaction. So can I take them together?

How does a bedtime dose of Sucralfate help my Ulcers? I've heard of dream walking but dream eating?

Thinking that Sucralfate mixes with stomach acids to form a gel to protect the ulcerated areas before eating. Something we don't do while asleep.

Hello. I was diagnosed with bile reflux after an endoscopy in 2015. I had my gallbladder removed?

... due to sludge in 2013. Has anyone found a way to achieve significant relief? I am taking Sucralfate liquid and following a low fat, low acid alkaline diet as much as possible and have improved somewhat but still have painful episodes throughout the day. If I sit down and lean back it relieves... read more

Are my side effects for taking sucralfate bad?

I have been taking sucralfate for a week already but have been feeling weird symptoms. I did discuss these symptoms with my gastroenterologist. He stated that this is the last medication he can help me with due to calling him for bad side effects with omeprazole and famotidine before prescribing... read more

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