Sucralfate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

For Stomach Ulcer "I am a week into Sucralfate, not sure if I feel differently in a good way. I’m still getting bad pains and painful bloating to the point where I feel my stomach is going to burst. Not to mention it’s a huge inconvenience to take 3x a day, 1 hour before eating. I have 3 other meds that I have to take at all different times because of Sucralfate, which is super hard because I am not an early bird whatsoever. Every time I take the pill, I immediately feel sick to my stomach, and it makes me not want to eat. 8/10 times I can’t eat after my first dose. I always feel really awful until over an hour later, my body feels fine, yet I don’t see the pill improving my ulcer complications."

• Ric...
• October 13, 2019

For Stomach Ulcer "I was prescribed sucralfate due to intolerance to other ulcer medicine. At first, it worked wonders. I took it for 1 week before I had to stop. I take Tylenol/Advil round the clock for pain. I would say about day 3 I started to notice a dull headache about an hour after taking. For the next 4 days, the headaches seemed to get worse. Also, I noticed back/upper torso pain. It was like a tightness burning sensation. I was also very gassy. Burping/Vomiting (vomiting a little bit while burping) was common. I seriously considered going to the ER. Maybe it’s the drug... maybe it’s me?"

• Beb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2021

For GERD "Sucralfate, DO NOT swallow because it coats your throat as well. When I was taking it, I was having a dry mouth, dry throat, trouble swallowing anything, a dry cough, trouble chewing any solid food, and was unable to talk and was so weak. Since I dissolved the medicine in water, it is helping much better. It is not easy to take this an hour before a meal four times a day, besides omeprazole. However, the medicine seems to work for the stomach. Still having trouble swallowing medicine with capsules. It sticks in my throat, the gastritis probably constricted my throat. I agree the instruction should be written as dissolve the medicine in water. I was cutting it in half and swallowing it in the beginning (didn’t know anything), and it was not working still. In my logic, if this medicine coats the stomach, when swallowed, it also coats the throat. Good luck, everyone!"

• wnb...
• April 5, 2010

Sucralfate for Stomach Ulcer "This is a great medication for ulcer pain. But there is one major side effect that is intolerable, constipation. After using it for two days, my stool was so hard that it took 2 Fleet water enemas and a mineral oil enema just to get the stool down."

• Sho...
• December 16, 2015

For GERD "GERD. I used to think, what's a bit of heartburn? This is a different league of pain altogether. ER and ambulances have given me morphine, such is the pain. Sucralfate not only gives my lower abdominal sphincter time to heal and absorb the blood, it stops new bouts of acid attacks quickly. Don't take with omeprazole or antacids, and take something to loosen your stools."

• lde...
• March 9, 2009

Sucralfate for Duodenal Ulcer "I have had pains in my upper abdomen at the center right edge of my ribs. The pain radiates into my back, and we are looking to find out why. An endoscopy found a little ulcer, so they did a biopsy just in case, and we are also doing other tests. Anyway, I was prescribed Carafate Suspension, and it causes intense diarrhea."

• Ril...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2019

For Stomach Ulcer "I’ve been taking this sucralfate pill 4x a day for about a month now for a stomach ulcer. It is definitely a choking hazard, especially for someone like me who can’t take pills very well. It gets stuck in my throat easily, but the best way to get it down, I find, is if you take a sip of water. Hold it in your mouth and tilt your head back. Put your fingers in so the pill aligns right with your throat hole and let it go. It slides down much easier. I haven’t choked on it once since I started doing it this way. Hope this helps someone :)"

• Bel...
• November 3, 2017

Sucralfate for Stomach Ulcer "I suffer from anxiety and have been having stomach issues for like 8 months. Went to the GI, they wanted to perform an endoscopy, but I'm 9 weeks pregnant, which makes things even worse. I have bad upper stomach pain, really bad burning on stomach and chest. I had to come off my antacid because I'm doing a breath test to test for H. pylori. So my GI prescribed Carafate 1 mg, 4 times a day. Took my first dose at 11 pm, fell asleep around 12:30 am. Woke up at 2 am feeling really nauseous, back pain, really bad tummy ache, headache, and this went on for like 4 more hours, and to make things worse, it got me anxious. Calling my doctor today, not happy with the side effects, plus I'm feeling really weak. Don't know if I should keep taking it."

• Sop...
• June 9, 2020

For GERD "I started taking this about two months ago. I had major stomach issues, constantly puking, not keeping anything down, so much so that it caused some damage. Anyway, they put me on sucralfate. I crush it up, put it in my water, drink it (which it’s really gross, like drinking baby powder), and wait an hour or two before eating. My side effects so far are nausea, sore throat, and stomach cramp if I don’t eat an hour after taking it. It doesn’t work 100% for me, but I’m just grateful I can eat somewhat again, even if I’m not completely better. I’m willing to deal with the side effects, what I was going through prior to taking this medication was far worse. I noticed when I stopped taking this medication, I start to feel the GERD coming back, the burning and the throat spasms. So try out this medication if nothing else is working for you, everyone reacts differently."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2016

For GERD "I was diagnosed with bile reflux and GERD. The doctor prescribed me sucralfate to take 4 times a day, and I didn't notice much difference. The only change I really observed was dry mouth. Then I started taking a pill every time my GERD would act up, and it makes such a difference. It soothes the burning feeling almost instantly. There are a few minor side effects like dry mouth, but it's worth it."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2022

For Stomach Ulcer "The medication was the worst. The first dose, within an hour, I felt better. However, doses 2-3-4 made me feel much worse. I could not sleep and had bad insomnia and nausea. The following morning, I ended up falling asleep for maybe an hour, and I woke up in the most unimaginable pain I have ever felt in my life. My stomach was on fire, and I felt so sick. I was shaking, the pain was so bad. I took one more dose and realized it was the Carafate. I decided to stop it after only a day. The next day, I woke up and felt so nauseous and like my insides were on fire. The nausea eventually subsided by the afternoon, I was still able to eat very little. This morning was much better and way less pain. I know others have posted that it was helpful, but it was not for me."

• IMA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2016

For Duodenal Ulcer "After an endoscopy, I was diagnosed with a big duodenal ulcer. Not every day was painful, and the pain was lower, seemingly different from the symptoms that I had. But increasingly, a lot of days, the pain was almost intolerable. Healing has been a slow process, but steady. Going into week 4 of taking it, there is definite improvement. The pill is big, and yes, constipation is a problem. But this is easily remedied with extra fiber cereals or bulk fiber taken every day. This medication is without a doubt fantastic stuff. At first, I split the big tablet in half and swallowed it in 2 pieces, but now whole. I am very thankful for this medication, even with its inconveniences. I can tell the ulcer's healing, the pain gets better every day!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2017

For GERD "The pill form is much more affordable than the liquid sucralfate. I place the pill in a large spoon, then add a small amount of water. The pill dissolves quickly and is easy to swallow. Not unpleasant at all."

• Mea...
• July 4, 2019

For Stomach Ulcer "Been taking sucralfate for 2 days now. 10 out of 10. Taking it for an ulcer/gastritis. When I wake up in the morning, the pain is going, but as soon as an hour passes after taking this, I can feel the moment it gets to my problem area. Relief is pretty rapid from there. And I can eat!! Which is awesome. It is a rather large pill, but if you can do an ibuprofen 800, then you can do this one. I didn't find it getting stuck or anything like that, just take a good gulp of water. Doctor said this makes a barrier between your insides and the things you put in there."

• Hpy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2016

For Stomach Ulcer "Had H. pylori. Caused a very painful ulcer in my upper abdomen. Took 40 mg of omeprazole a day as prescribed by my doc. Still had pain. Within about two days of using Carafate, I noticed an improvement. Here it is about my 5th week on it, and I really feel it has helped me. I am still on omeprazole too. The only side effects I have noted are a very occasional dizzy feeling that is short-lived, occasional headaches, and constipation only about three times in the last several weeks. I do eat high fiber and try to get several fruits and veggies a day, as well as I have increased my water intake. The schedule of 4x a day - 2-3 hours after a meal and 1 hour before a meal has taken some getting used to, but it is totally worth it. I hope to be able to stop soon."

• wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2021

For GERD "The makers of this medicine should put on the label - can be dissolved in water! This pill is huge and starts to dissolve in the mouth and throat. My doctor told me to stir it up in a small amount of water and drink it - works like a charm. Someone else I knew also took it and was negative about the medicine only due to the fact that it is hard to swallow! Come on, manufacturers, put this on the label!"

• tri...
• October 28, 2015

Sucralfate for GERD "The most frustrating experience of my life trying to buy this medicine: one-month supply of pills $4.00, one month of suspension $526.99. Amazing, right? The Dr. recommended the suspension but I simply cannot afford it. I have been told so many things, it is a nightmare. I have GERD but am unable to afford suspension, and no one offers any help. I had to take pills financially and will continue taking them with hope they will work. I make a suspension 4 times a day and drink it."

• Lij...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2019

Sucralfate for GERD "I have acid reflux after gallbladder removal. I tried the Carafate suspension, and it made me vomit. The pills appear to be working, but I still take Zantac. My pharmacist told me to dissolve the tablet in 1/4 cup of water for 15 minutes."

• tig...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 4, 2019

For GERD "This pill can be very dangerous. I saw the reviews before I took it, and I took it for 6 days. Last night, when I went to take it, I always cut the pill in half because the pharmacy said you can. The pill did not dissolve, and it got stuck in my throat, and I could not get air or water in to get it down. Luckily, my husband was home and gave me the Heimlich maneuver. He had a hard time with me. I almost died, and if he wasn't there, I would have. I will not be taking this pill anymore."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2019

For Stomach Ulcer "I am a 19-year-old, and I have had an ulcer since May of 2018. I took sucralfate off and on for probably about 5 months now. I took the liquid for about 2 months. For me, I had a lot of issues with the liquid. I couldn’t handle the taste and the powder feeling of it. I also barely had time to eat, considering I had to take it 4 times a day and couldn’t eat for 2-3 hours before and 1 hour after. I’ve recently started taking the pill form 2 times a day, and it’s helping a little more. I have had an upset stomach all the time while taking both medications, but with the liquid form, I felt dizzy way more often. So far, with the pill form, I have had more of an appetite, and I have been eating bigger portions. I’m really hoping this pill form helps more with my stomach pain from my ulcer. Personally, I would go with the pill form rather than the liquid."

• Nan...
• July 5, 2018

For Duodenal Ulcer "I have been on this medication since June 10, 2018. I saw an improvement after about 4 days. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it has helped tremendously. No side effects. Be patient while the medication does its job. Good luck to everyone."

• Oma...
• August 5, 2019

For GERD "This med is impossible to take, especially if you have several other prescriptions since they don’t absorb and work properly when the Carafate coats your stomach. Get up at 8, take my HB and other meds, wait one hour to take the Carafate, take the Carafate at 9, wait two hours, eat breakfast at 11. Can’t fit in lunch and dinner. Insomnia, lightheadedness, and slight nausea the first two weeks, but I continued to take it since many times your body adjusts and side effects pass. Yesterday morning, I took it and within 20 min the dizziness set in, an hour later the room was spinning and I was vomiting and dry heaving the rest of the day. Could not walk or stand up. Husband had to carry me to the bathroom. Worst feeling I’ve EVER had. Still dizzy today but better. No more for me."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2020

For GERD "So. I just started sucralfate yesterday. I noticed stomach upset, butterfly feeling. Today I was okay, dissolved the pill in 3 oz of water, and drank 3 more ounces of water. I noticed a lump feeling in my throat, with every dose, the lump increased and slight swelling alongside my throat. I keep getting heartburn from it as well. I now have the lump in my throat, dry throat as well. I thought this drug would clear up reflux, GERD, ulcer. So, I have exhausted my medicines, so I am told, and do not know what to do."

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2022

For Stomach Ulcer "I think it’s important to share positive experiences rather than just the negative experiences on here. I took a round of prednisone for 3 days that gave me an ulcer. I was in constant pain and constant heartburn and reflux no matter what I ate (even just water). I was on 80 mg of Prilosec, which wasn’t working at all. My doctor finally decided to try me on sucralfate. I read that it can take 2 weeks for it to take full effect. It started to help a little bit almost immediately, but it took about 10 days for it to work entirely. I now have no pain. I cannot be more grateful for this drug. The only small annoyance is how you have to take it 30 minutes after Prilosec, and then you can’t eat for an hour after taking the medication. I also experienced no side effects, and I am one of those people who always gets side effects from medication. I think it’s worth a try to at least see if it helps you!"

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2018

For Duodenal Ulcer "I have suffered from acid reflux my entire life and finally got an upper endoscopy done, which revealed I have gastritis, duodenal ulcers, and a hiatal hernia. I was prescribed this medication and have only been taking it for a day and a half and feel absolutely horrible. Not only does my stomach feel worse than when I started taking it, I feel incredibly nauseous at night and in the morning, right when I’m about to take my next dose. Sick to my stomach, hot flashes, dizzy, etc. I’m hoping that I see improvement in my stomach in a few days, but otherwise I am seriously considering calling my doctor and trying to get off of this. I have been off of work since starting the medication, but I’m terrified of having to go back to the office feeling this way. I lay in bed for at least an hour or two before I go to sleep and before I can get up in the morning because I feel so ill."