Stomach has been upset since begin taking this three days ago. Experiencing headaches, backaches, acid reflux and sinus problems. Is this common?
Sucralfate - What can you eat while taking Carafate?
Question posted by Busybody18 on 10 June 2018
Last updated on 9 February 2024 by merl222
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3 Answers
merl222
10 Feb 2024
Yes indeed
Inactive
21 June 2021
Yes, it is common. I experienced an upset stomach at first.
Portsenior2015
10 June 2018
So if you are experiencing headaches and acid reflex stay away from anything citric like orange juice and pineapple. Also if you drink soda try to only drink one or two a day and see if that works for the headaches. So you will also want to take carafate on an empty stomach an hour or two after eating anything. Also you will want to take it before bedtime. This could just be side effects of the medication, but try these few tips and see if it changes anything. 90% of people who take carafate have the back pain and headaches.
bestpup
10 June 2018
It would also be best if you avoided coffee and tea.
As for cooking it would be best to avoid spices & foods such as garlic, onions, hot peppers etc.
primrosejane
27 July 2018
The above answer says to take one to two hours AFTER eating. I was instructed to take an hour BEFORE eating, so the stomach is coated prior to eating.
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