Sucralfate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Ger...
• February 3, 2021

Sucralfate for GERD "I was put on the brand name of Carafate liquid for mainly GERD. This drug works better than the Prevacid I was taking two times a day. I only take the Prevacid once a day now because the Carafate works so well for me. It can be hard to schedule because I have to take both an iron supplement and Vitamin D. But I finally found the best time to fit those in. My question is... starting this month, my insurance company will no longer pay for the brand name. I tried the generic liquid about a year ago, and it had a banana taste to it. All my life, I have been unable to even smell bananas without getting nauseated, or when I was a kid, just the smell and taste made me throw up. The pharmacy tried adding flavors to it... it just tastes like grapes and bananas, lol. But this year, Carafate is not even on the prior approval list. There is no way I can pay for this without insurance. I don't know what to do... has anyone ever switched from the liquid to the pill form and had the same results as the brand name liquid?"

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2011

Sucralfate for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis "I was in much discomfort, pain, burning. Felt like I had something caught in my throat. These symptoms all came back just after an endoscope. We called the doctor and he prescribed Carafate Suspension. The 'fire' was put out immediately. It was so good to feel 'normal' again."

• ulc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2019

For Stomach Ulcer "Works. Dissolve it in about 4 oz of water, don't try to swallow it whole if you can't swallow fast because it starts to fall apart very, very quickly. Think of it like an Alka-Seltzer tablet or other similar dissolving-type medicines. I take mine with these little mini bottled waters. Just plop my doses in, swish the bottles, and chug it. Give that a try if you struggle with swallowing the tablets in time."

• Gas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2017

Sucralfate for GERD "I take the liquid form of this medicine 10 mL 4 times a day. It helps with GERD and gastroparesis. I started out with the pill version, but I kept having trouble swallowing them and they got stuck in my throat, so my doctor was able to get a pre-approval for the liquid Carafate. It works really well, and I like that it coats my stomach with all the digestive problems I have. I haven't had any side effects from it, which I am relieved about."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2013

Sucralfate for Stomach Ulcer "Carafate worked miracles. I wasn't able to eat much while on it, but it did stop the pain from my ulcer. I didn't realize it, but it did make me constipated and I was really gassy, which in turn caused pain, but I would rather have gassy pain than the pain from the ulcer."

• Cyn...
• December 16, 2008

Sucralfate for Duodenal Ulcer "I had several ulcers, the pain was tremendous. After a week in the hospital, I was given this medication and others. This medication worked miracles. I wasn't told that if I stopped taking it, my ulcer would come back (my ulcers are not from bacteria). They came back, and I began the medication again, and I am fine now. You must take the medication all the time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2013

Sucralfate for Stomach Ulcer "Carafate worked really well in calming the pain. I didn't have a problem with constipation as I was unable to eat solid food at that point, but after a couple of days of using it, I was actually able to eat for the first time in weeks."

• Amb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2019

Sucralfate for Stomach Ulcer "Found out I have a stomach ulcer and hiatal hernia. Doctor prescribed me Carafate, and it's day two, and I feel like I am feeling worse. My head is pounding, it hurts so bad. My throat feels dry and slightly swollen, and I feel extremely dizzy and weak. I'm hoping this will wear off, and when I get my swallow test done, it will help reduce my anxiety. I just need to feel better. I am scared to go back to work feeling like this."

• HaP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2015

For Duodenal Ulcer "Immediate relief! I was diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer 14 months ago. A few months of antacids and it healed, but all of my symptoms recurred 4 months ago. My gastro said I had gastritis and gave me antacids again but they didn't do much at all: still burping all the time (waking 3-4 times/night to burp myself like a baby), stomach tenderness from swelling, faux hunger pangs, nausea. The very first sucralfate pill stopped all of that. I take it 3x/day an hour before meals, which is my prescription for the next 3 months. Also: I have an eating disorder that was constantly triggered by the fake feeling of hunger from my sore stomach. Since starting on this medication, my disorder is easier to manage."

• Gde...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

Sucralfate for GERD "I have GERD and have been prescribed Carafate several times. The first time was the liquid, and it seemed to work best. Now I’m on 4 tablets/day and 2 Prilosec. It’s just not working this time. Actually, my stomach hurts worse when I take it. The insomnia is awful. It’s very hard to time my meals and other medicines while taking this too. Almost impossible! Looks like endoscopy is my next step."

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2009

Sucralfate for Duodenal Ulcer "It takes a long time to be effective. Don't be surprised that it may take 2 bottles (at 30-day supply per bottle) to get results. The condition will slowly improve. It is usually taken 4 times daily. It's easier to take 1 hour before meals than 3 hours after. My schedule is at 6:30 am, 11 am, 4 pm, and before bed. Make sure to have a FULL (8-10 oz.) glass of water. Otherwise, the blue pill will cause the stool to be DARK GREEN."

• Car...
• November 15, 2020

Sucralfate for GERD "Carafate side effects are constipation, the best thing to do is take a stool softener before the last dose of Carafate in the evening. It works great. I did not read the side effects until the next day and had severe constipation in the morning. I am not a person that gets constipation, but this medication will do it very fast!"

• Cee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2019

Sucralfate for Duodenal Ulcer "First, I must say I started feeling better pretty much right away on this med, and then I almost choked to death! I cut the pill in half, took half, and it was stuck, and I panicked! I ended up getting it down (because I tried to get it back up but didn't work), but I am still left with a horrible taste in my throat 5 hours later. I did call the pharmacy, and they said to dissolve it in a small med cup of water and drink it, thank god because I don't want to be that scared again!"

• 2...
• October 5, 2019

Sucralfate for GERD "After 2 esophagus surgeries using the Nissan method, I am much better. Stress was and is my main problem. Then comes not being able to eat hardly anything. I take prescription Prilosec twice a day, watch my diet... very hard, and exercise, stretch, walk. I was in the ER last night and sent home with Carafate. If anyone has taken potassium pills, they suck big time. I was told to make a slurry. Add it to a small amount of water and take in one swallow. Works like a charm!"

• Son...
• May 8, 2021

For Stomach Ulcer "I was diagnosed with an ulcer. My pain was so bad I literally could not sleep or eat. Eight trips to the ER and finally this great doctor prescribed Carafate. I take the pills. The size and quick dissolve do make it intimidating to take, and the four a day is hard to manage sometimes, however, it stopped my pain. I hope to get off it after my ulcer heals. So, I’m changing up my food and eating smaller meals. I also walk three miles a day, and it also helps manage my reflux and anxiety. I feel it’s a great medicine. The first time I was on it, I got off in a month. My pain returned, but I was also eating bad food. So, with dietary changes, I feel this will facilitate permanent healing. I have no side effects."

• Mis...
• December 14, 2010

Sucralfate for Duodenal Ulcer "I have both an ulcer in my stomach as well as duodenitis (two ulcers in the upper part of my small intestine) -- this was all discovered during my endoscopy. I was given this medication and am still on it... immediately I had dry mouth, mild headaches, and that dizzy/vertigo feeling which I just thought were my sinuses acting up until I looked up the side effects. It's changed my bowel motions for sure, more towards constipation which then causes an upset stomach for me, mainly in the morning."

• DJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2020

For GERD "I just started sucralfate recently. I take it one hour before dinner and before bed. I tried many other prescription meds for GERD, and none of them really worked very well. I like the way I can sleep at night, and I don't have any reflux when I lay down. The only side effect I have noticed is a sore throat soon after I take the medication."

• Aqu...
• July 23, 2017

For Stomach Ulcer "I took the pill (awful to swallow) form for about 2 1/2 months... (per a pharmacist - I dissolved it in about an ounce of cold water, stirred and chugged it, then drank about 8 ounces of cold water). They dissolve in about ten seconds and have a nasty, chalky taste, but it has healed my gastritis, which was extremely painful. It started helping in about a week but took two months altogether to heal. The side effects were nausea, back and neck pain, constipation... lost weight because I was so sick before I started taking it. Good luck, everyone."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2020

For Stomach Ulcer "Like another reviewer, this was given to me as a 'Band-aid' to postpone a badly needed endoscopy, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis. First, this stuff is a major choking hazard, even if pills are split. The instant they hit moist throat tissue, they stick like glue. It is recommended that the tablets be crushed and mixed with water if you have this problem. Second, it must be taken on an empty stomach - no food for at least an hour before and an hour after. The problem with this is my stomach hurts the most when it is empty, and adding sucralfate makes it burn even more. If I need a lot of water to get the sticky thing down, I might belch, and then my entire esophagus burns. I count the minutes until the hour is up so I can have a glass of milk, which makes me feel better... for about 30 minutes. :("

• tam...
• March 20, 2012

Sucralfate for Duodenal Ulcer "I have been on Carafate for almost 6 weeks for an ulcer. It has not helped me at all. I still have the extreme abdominal pain all night long. I was checked for H. pylori and it was negative. I had all kinds of ultrasounds done and they all came back fine. I was also given Dexilant to take. I take the Carafate 4 times a day and no luck for me. I am seeing another doctor today. It just is not working for me. And as others said, it does make you constipated for sure. I wish it worked for me like some of the others, but it is not."

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2009

For GERD "I was given this when my esophagus was closing due to reflux. It allowed the tissue to heal and the swelling to go down. I had no side effects and have continued to use this drug to protect against problems in the future because I do still have reflux disease."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2019

For Stomach Ulcer "Dr. prescribed sucralfate for my chronic indigestion, stomach pain, ulcer, and constant bloating. Yes, it's a task to manage taking this RX and scheduling the intake of your meds, but I take my medication either at night or after I wake up. Then wait the hour. Yes, the pill is large, but it dissolves in water. I'm surprised that no instructions on how to take it were given by the pharmacy for some of the people prescribed this med. Yes. Some people may not be able to take this medication, but for the most part, a larger percent of people can. I feel 100% better taking this med."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2019

For Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis "Life saver! I'm a nurse, and we do dissolve Carafate into either a slurry or melt it in a little water and put it in some type of applesauce or pudding. This is for those who have difficulty swallowing the pill form. Carafate also comes in liquid form, so you may inquire about possibly changing it to that on your next doctor visit. Carafate helps heal ulcers. Doesn't necessarily prevent them. If you have severe gastrointestinal issues, you may be prescribed another type of antacid or PPI to help along with Carafate. As always, you have to take Carafate as prescribed. The times of administration are important, especially if taking other medications and for it to work before digestion of food. If you are still having severe gastrointestinal issues, you may have another serious issue and need to have a more invasive test from your PCP to rule out what is going on."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2023

For GERD "If you are sensitive to medicine like me, I would be careful. I was given the liquid and was kind of happy about that because I read how the pill makes you feel like you're choking. Well, the liquid also does that. The first day that I started it, it felt like I had a golf ball lodged in my throat after swallowing it. It caused me to have severe anxiety. I thought my throat was closing, but it just left this feeling of something lodged in my throat for probably an hour or two. I kept chugging water. I was shaking and crying. I continued with it because I thought I would feel better once I got used to it. I've been having such bad stomach pains and problems being able to eat anything, and I am hungry all the time from not being able to eat. The doctor insisted this would help. The next day, same thing, but worse. I feel like I couldn't even move at all. My body feels heavy, and walking to the bathroom was a chore. I feel like I can't breathe, my heart is racing, extremely lethargic, and I have burning, nauseous pain in my stomach, making things worse."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

For Stomach Ulcer "I am a week into Sucralfate, not sure if I feel differently in a good way. I’m still getting bad pains and painful bloating to the point where I feel my stomach is going to burst. Not to mention it’s a huge inconvenience to take 3x a day, 1 hour before eating. I have 3 other meds that I have to take at all different times because of Sucralfate, which is super hard because I am not an early bird whatsoever. Every time I take the pill, I immediately feel sick to my stomach, and it makes me not want to eat. 8/10 times I can’t eat after my first dose. I always feel really awful until over an hour later, my body feels fine, yet I don’t see the pill improving my ulcer complications."