Carafate Questions

Can you buy something like carafate over the counter, no rx?

Posted 9 Jan 2010 by stan6676 • 1 answer

How should I take my omeprazole and Carafate?

Posted 14 Aug 2016 by Ella13 • 2 answers

I've been prescribed 20 mg capsules of omeprazole to be taken once per day and 10 ml liquid Carafate to be taken twice daily. I've been getting up, taking my omeprazole, waiting 30 mins and then taking my Carafate. Then I wait another hour before I eat. I take my second dosage of Carafate ...

Carafate and chest pain?

Posted 28 Apr 2017 by twounderpar • 0 answers

Gastroenterologist prescribed Carafate plus doubled my Protonix for GERD. Took Carafate for 2 months (to completely heal any ulcers). During this time, encountered chest pain. Stopped taking Carafate, to relieve the chest pains. Still taking 40 MG Protonix twice a day. Is there any reason to ...

Sucralfate - Pain after taking sulcrafate?

Posted 1 Apr 2017 by Thomachuck • 0 answers

I had an endoscopy to determine state of my stomach lining because of burning, persistent abdominal pain. The result was inconclusive except for "signs of early stage gastritis." I am taking carafate 1 gm tabs 4x a day according to instructions. The carafate with just a swallow of water ...

Carafate - Taking omeprazole and sucralfate .. how is the best way to take these meds to be most?

Posted 21 Jan 2017 by Rellice • 1 answer

... effective

Sucralfate - How long does carafate take to work?

Posted 3 Feb 2017 by Janespillane • 0 answers

I take levothyroxine/Synthroid for a hypothyroid condition and I also take Carafate/sucralfate?

Posted 13 Feb 2017 by TLDOVE • 0 answers

I know that you should take the thyroid medicine 4hrs before the Carafate but how about switching them, can I take the Carafate first and then wait 4 hours to take the Thyroid medicine? Thank you

Erosive Gastritis - I'm suffering and need advice on this?

Posted 10 Dec 2016 by Fancyy • 1 answer

I can't get my stomach right, I tried changing my diet as well and I'm still suffering discomfort, the carafate isn't working

Carafate tabs - can they be crushed?

Posted 7 May 2015 by vfortin • 1 answer

Do I have to wait 2 hours to take Creon?

Posted 17 Sep 2016 by jerrybutterfly • 0 answers

I am on both Carafate and Creon, I am supposed to take Creon immediately before eating which would mean waiting 2 hours to eat after taking Carafate instead of 1 Hour. Will I still benefit from the Creon if I take it less than 2 hours after taking Carafate?

How long between Caferate and iced coffee?

Posted 7 Sep 2016 by Reneboston • 0 answers

I get the lengths of time between Carafate and eating, but HOW about drinking iced coffee?

Can Carafate be used as an oral rinse for ulcers of the mouth and throat?

Posted 19 Aug 2016 by Lindamikey • 0 answers

I don't intend to swallow it, just coat the ulcers in my mouth.

Can I use Carafate if its one year old it expired 06-2015? I take it for ulcers subscribe by my do?

Posted 13 Jun 2016 by Anitra57743 • 0 answers

Stomach Ulcer - Hi. I was dx. with a duodenal ulcer in October after the daily pain I had been?

Posted 27 Jan 2016 by LoHa • 2 answers

... experiencing became excruciating and I was admitted into the hospital. I was put on Carafate and Protonix. A couple of weeks ago, I vomited massive amounts of blood and was admitted. I was told that there are three ulcers now. I received blood transfusions and IV Protonix that time and ...

How critical is the expiration date of Carafate?

Posted 2 Jun 2014 by tobytoby • 1 answer

My doctor recently prescribed Carafate again. The remaining bottle I have from 2013 states that it should be used by 03/13/04. It is now June 2. This is a very expensive medication and, if this date is arbitrary, I would prefer to finish this bottle before reordering.