Carafate Questions

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 ...

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

Posted 9 Jan 2010 by stan6676 • 1 answer

GERD - Timetable for taking Sucralfate (carafate) and omeprazole (Prilosec). Currently I'm taking...

Posted 27 Oct 2017 by avrion • 2 answers

... the meds like this. Take omeprazole, wait one hour, take carafate, wait one hour and then food. I was wondering if there is a better, more compact (time-wise) way to take it and be effective? Lots of conflicting info on how to take those 2 medicines online

Can I take Carafate after or with morning cofee?

Posted 30 Aug 2010 by WandaKathleen • 5 answers

I have been prescribed Carafate 1 GM tab for gastritis. I don't know when I should take my morning dose. The instructions say to take it 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals. Would coffee with half and half be considered the meal, or would the food I eat approximately an hour later?

Has anyone used Carafate to treat bile reflux - did it work?

Posted 19 Sep 2010 by gt23hot • 1 answer

I was recently diagnosed with bile reflux and prescribed carafate. Has any one had a positive experience with carafate as a form of treatment with the same illness. If so how did it take?

Carafate tabs - can they be crushed?

Posted 7 May 2015 by vfortin • 1 answer

Sucralfate - What can you eat while taking Carafate?

Posted 10 Jun 2018 by Busybody18 • 1 answer

Stomach has been upset since begin taking this three days ago. Experiencing headaches, backaches, acid reflux and sinus problems. Is this common?

Can I take Carafate (sucralfate) long term ?

Posted 6 Feb 2014 by itsme12 • 1 answer

can i take Carafate (sucralfate) long term ?is it safe?

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.

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

What is the difference between Protonix and Nexium? Which is better for treating indigestion?

Posted 30 May 2011 by kendiver • 1 answer

I went to the ER for chest pain. Heart issues were ruled out and cardiologist prescribed carafate and protonix. I don't like the possible side effects which include testing positive on a drug test. Is Nexium just as good and with fewer side effects?

What kind of pain med.should be taken for a peptic ulcer?i'm taking bentyl,and carafate?

Posted 21 Aug 2010 by marskipig • 1 answer

do u know of any narcotic medication that I can take for this peptic ulcer please let me know thanks?

I was prescribed Carafate tablets and the Pharmacist (CVS) said it wasn't available on the market?

Posted 19 Mar 2011 by Bruce V • 2 answers

The Pharmacist got the Dr. to agree to put me on the suspension (liquid) which is much harder to take than pills. She said the couldn't get pills as they were not available in the market. I see pictures of Carafate tabs shown on the internet. Is she wrong about their availability in the U.S.?

Would a stomach ulcer cause bloody stools?

Posted 28 Jan 2014 by Saiga1223 • 3 answers

36 hours ago I was informed I had a stomach ulcer. I am to take Carafate 4 times a day. Today with both bowel movements there was bloody stools and obvious blood when wiped. Should I contact doctor or wait it out?

Should I take carafate with water?

Posted 14 Jan 2010 by qmtcrq • 1 answer