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Barium sulfate and Heartburn: What Users Say

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Heartburn: mentioned by 3 users (7.3%)

Based on user experiences from 41 Barium sulfate reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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diarrhea 43.9%
nausea 29.3%
gas 17.1%
constipation 14.6%
vomiting 9.8%
bloating 7.3%
cramps 7.3%
heartburn 7.3%
weakness 7.3%

Reviews for Barium sulfate

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "heartburn". Clear filters to view all 41 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Mar...
  • July 12, 2021

For Computed Tomography "One bottle last night before 8. Terrible heartburn (Tums which let me keep the medication down) & upset stomach till 12:30 when the bowels began to move. I had to do Lamaze breathing techniques to get through some of the pain; pain is very similar to a lactose attack. That lasted till 3:30 and it was total liquid. My stomach felt and continues to feel very bloated. (5 pm). I drank another bottle before my appointment plus another 6-8 ounces immediately prior to scan. The IV was not an issue and the scan was very quick and easy. I have felt queasy all day and only eating pretzels and water. All day my insides have sounded like rushing water and a wicked thunderstorm or fireworks. I just keep pushing the water. I don’t want to eat anything. Apparently not all people have this reaction. I am lactose intolerant, but there is no lactose listed as an ingredient. However, I might ask about taking Lactaid and Beano next time. My scan came out well. I just wish I’d been prepared for this."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 7, 2012

For Computed Tomography "I drank Readi-Cat (barium sulfate) for an abdominal CT scan. I gave it a nine only because of the taste. It was thick and had the consistency of vegetable oil with a citrus flavor. I experienced some very mild heartburn and nausea while drinking it, but that went away very quickly. The following morning, I had one bout of diarrhea, which was listed as a side effect. Other than that, I didn't experience any of the listed possible side effects. Overall, a much better experience than I was anticipating!"

9 / 10
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  • lag...
  • May 5, 2018

For Computed Tomography "Had this for an abdominal CT. Was like an orange creamsicle, but by no means 'good,' just better than expected. No heartburn or cramps thus far, 9 hrs past taking it. I do have a metallic taste in my mouth, but not sure if it's the Readi-Cat or iodine I had as an injected contrast as well. May just be nerves. In all, it was not bad."

10 / 10
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