can i take Carafate (sucralfate) long term ?is it safe?
Can I take Carafate (sucralfate) long term ?
Question posted by itsme12 on 6 Feb 2014
Last updated on 10 February 2023 by Samnob59
Added 6 Feb 2014:
i have being taking these tablets for the last 5 month .
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Samnob59
10 Feb 2023
How long to take sucralfate ? How long to stop take sucralfate?
Sabrina1234
6 Feb 2014
Yes everything I've read says you can. What ever works to control the symtoms , but you doctor would have already determand that the benefit of anyone med out weight the long term risk. Carafate just coats the stomach to protect from acid damage
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