Sucralfate for Stomach Ulcer User Reviews (Page 2)

• dan...
• June 14, 2017

Sucralfate "I was prescribed this with Protonix after having intense pain from gastritis. I can't really tell if it's helping. My doctor said the stomach lining is something that takes a while to heal, so I guess I will just have to wait and see. I am going back 2 weeks after starting Carafate. My stomach hasn't had any major flare-ups, but some days it definitely hurts, and I think I'm having some intense back pain because of the Carafate. I've been trying not to take too much Advil, but I can't even sleep because of the back pain."

• 5Gr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

"I was diagnosed with ulcers and hiatal hernia after an upper endoscopy and prescribed this medicine. It helps the burning in my stomach, however, I’ve noticed that every time I take it, within minutes, I get a stabbing pain in my right temple and over my right eye! It feels like someone is driving an ice pick into my eye."

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2019

"I take Carafate in liquid form. I’m reading a lot of comments about people choking. The pill form is supposed to be DISSOLVED in water, NOT swallowed whole. Please double-check with the pharmacist always. I do find it hard to manage taking it around my other medicines as well as the wait time before eating. I think it would work miracles if I could actually take it 3 times a day. I haven’t noticed any side effects from it."

• Ulc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2020

"I took sucralfate for my stomach ulcer for about a week. Had slight insomnia, headaches, and nausea. But it really helped with the burning pain from the ulcer. I could eat, so I was happy. But then, all of a sudden, I started getting crazy back pain. An intense burning and tight feeling in my chest and back whenever I would try and bend forward, move my neck, or even take a breath. Love the instant ulcer relief. Hate the side effects!"

• Tal...
• June 28, 2017

Sucralfate "I had an (undiagnosed) bleeding ulcer (from gastric bypass surgery). Doctor prescribed the liquid form, but $500 for the liquid?? The pharmacist kindly told me the pill form is $4. Ugh, I hate this stuff! I am supposed to take it 4 times a day, but it starts dissolving the moment it hits the back of my throat... It's like tasting nasty sand! The coughing fits almost get painful, and then it feels like it 'explodes' in my stomach - so I can forget eating for the next 3-4 hours. Ugh. Seems I have a choice (my 'pouch' is still very small 5 months out), take this OR have room for hydration OR food, not all of the above, I am asking my doc tomorrow about it..."

• TW4...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2020

"I was in the hospital for a bronchial issue and was on several high-powered antibiotics that caused horrible stomach issues. I was given sucralfate for ulcers, and it helped immediately. I took it once a day before bedtime for about two months. Shortly after I'd take it, I'd get blurry vision. I stopped taking it when the prescription I had ran out. After a couple of days of not taking it, I developed excruciating and unexplainable back pain that I've now had for three months."

• sam...
• February 26, 2020

"Diagnosed with a fairly large stomach ulcer. Prescribed sucralfate liquid, 10 mg every 4 hours. Also prescribed omeprazole 40 mg 2X daily. After being on sucralfate for 7 days, experienced severe pain in the left jaw that radiated down the neck into the left shoulder blade. Went to the ER, the cause for pain was determined to be a possible heart attack. Was monitored for blood pressure, EKG, X-ray of the chest area, and blood panel taken. Pain subsided, and all tests did not determine any stroke, heart problems, respiratory problems, etc. Suggested that I could have had an intense muscle spasm, but causation was not determined. I have continued with sucralfate at a lesser dosage. I am periodically experiencing joint/muscle pain, but the ulcer pain is unbearable without this medication."

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2022

"I have been on Carafate for over a year. My health has steadily gone downhill. I didn't think to look up the side effects. I used to never get headaches. I keep one now. Suffering from severe itching, lower back pain, shortness of breath, awful sweats, tightness of chest. Just feel awful! Didn't take any today, but read that it takes 4 days to get out of your system."

• JKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2019

"I had an allergic reaction to my immunotherapy, which caused stomach acid pain. I’ve been taking this 4 times a day. It helps to take it as soon as you wake up. I get ready for the day, and by the time I’m ready to eat, it’s been 1 hour. Then, two hours after that meal, I take another one... I feel like it’s helping to settle my stomach acid."

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2018

Sucralfate "Late last year, I went to my doctor because I was having mild stomach pains, little to no appetite, and (the worst and most concerning one for me) completely randomly feeling like I was going to vomit; to the point where I actually had to go to the bathroom or outside, but never did. (Might just be because I have a strong stomach that I didn’t?). And then right after that passed, I would feel extremely hungry - stomach growling and hunger pains. But still no appetite. That was very concerning to me considering I very rarely vomit for any reason. So anyway, I went to the doctor and he told me I had most of the symptoms of an ulcer and he was sure that’s what it was. He prescribed me this medication. I never had any tests or anything done to see inside my stomach or anything though. But I took it as prescribed, and the symptoms went away for a few days but then came back. And now it keeps coming back. Seeing the doctor soon and going to ask for a different medication."

• Soi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2019

"I have been taking Carafate for over a year. It is making my stomach so much better. It is very hard to take 2 or more a day because I am on so much other medicine. I notice the acid and pain in my stomach when I don't take more than 2 a day. Good luck."

• GG5...
• October 6, 2017

"Works great for me with Nexium for my gastritis, but they must be taken separately or it will affect the Nexium being absorbed into my system. I take Nexium before breakfast, and sucralfate before lunch and dinner. Really does coat the stomach well and help a lot. I have always had some gastritis, without H. pylori anymore. Works very well to keep it under control. I don't have any problems swallowing the pills, but I can see why some people would, as they are kind of large. You can't take sucralfate with food for an hour, but you can certainly take it with water or juice. And it's not absorbed into a person's bloodstream, only their digestive system, so that is great. It's not enough for me though, to take only sucralfate. I need the Nexium also."

• Nis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2013

"I'm on sucralfate now for over a month, but my problems seem to come and go, so I can't say it's really working (yet). Also, my stool is sometimes dark green, which had me worried. The only place I'm reading about this side effect is here, so I hope it's the medicine that's causing it."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

"As with many others, this pill is a choking hazard. I have found that slathering it in butter is the only way to get the pill down. You really have to push it to the back of your throat, otherwise, it gets stuck and you're doomed. I have also been experiencing severe double vision. I am presently off the pill to see if this resolves this issue. I did find a few other comments from others with eye problems, which is good to know. I just wish I could find an indication of how long this actually stays in your system once stopping."

• Jav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2024

"This sucralfate is a miracle from our Heavenly Father. I've been in so much pain for a week and went to the ER. The CT scan didn't show anything, but the doc sent me pantoprazole and sucralfate. The PPI doesn't do anything alone, but with the sucralfate it's a MIRACLE! You can feel it immediately when it reaches your pain/burn. I'm on my first day, but I can feel 95% less pain. Now it's just a dull feeling. I'm guessing a few more days and pain should go away 100%. Use it, everyone!!"

• Ras...
• December 29, 2019

"I was taking this drug, sucralfate, for a stomach ulcer, and it was working. Then I started swelling, I got hives in places that never should be seen-a rash that took over my entire body. A major takeover. I stopped taking it and had to go get stronger antibiotics and antihistamines. Benadryl would not even come close."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2018

"This medication helps, yet I still have acid build-up. Please dissolve this medication before swallowing, or you will gag. My doctor told me that after 2 months of taking this medication, I can stop taking it. Yahoo! If you have stomach pain and acid reflux, please get seen to. I found that it has helped some and is worth it to take this so the ulcer gets healed. Take care, everyone. I wish you all the best. Don't wait when it comes to your health, get help."

• Adr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

"I choked on these. Be careful because it will get stuck in your throat. However, it did give me relief from my ulcers and I felt better after six weeks of taking this medication. I refilled another prescription if I had to use it again. Good luck and be careful!"

• Ulc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

"I have a lot of erosion in my upper stomach and I am in pain, nauseated, dry heaving. The swelling is so bad it makes it so hard on my breathing, especially since I have emphysema. It’s hard to eat because I feel so awful afterward. I didn’t know to dissolve the pill in some water. I tried swallowing the first pill, it got stuck right away. I kept choking. It got stuck three different times before I finally got it to go down. Very scary. So please dissolve. I’ve taken one last night and four today along with 40 mg Nexium. I started feeling very dizzy this afternoon, and my back is in severe pain. I won’t be taking anymore. I guess I’ll just be eating very little when I can handle it. Baby food worked before. Good luck, everyone."

• Lor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2019

"I've just started taking it, but it gets stuck in your throat and will not go down. Oh, what a horrible feeling. I've only taken it for 2 days, but just can't do it anymore, and I've tried everything. I see from this site there is a liquid form. I'm asking for that! Be careful swallowing this pill!"

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2019

"I recently started taking sucralfate. This pill is not convenient. I take it 4 times a day, and it has to be taken an hour before eating! It is a choking hazard, so I cut it in half. Causes insomnia! Not a fan of this medication."

• Suc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2024

"About 2 weeks after taking sucralfate with minimal side effects (nausea), I developed a DVT in my right lower leg. Symptoms were a bit of swelling and nagging calf pain. I don't know if it's related. I don't have any other medical issues except the stomach ulcer, but I'm not taking it because some websites talk about leg swelling after being on sucralfate. As I said, not sure if it's the cause, not taking any chances. Sadly, it was helping my ulcer."

• Sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2022

Sucralfate "I was given Carafate and also omeprazole for a peptic ulcer. I had been to the ER 2 times previously with undiagnosed severe pain and was unable to eat or drink. I went to a different ER and was given Carafate. It helped from the first dose and took away the pain, and I could eat and drink small amounts again. It has worked for me!"

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2021

"I had what to me was severe gastritis (but the endoscopy stated was mild) and could barely eat because of the constant burning pain. For weeks, I had lost so much weight. The doctor prescribed me this to help coat the stomach, and I called it my magic pill! But as soon as I stopped taking it, the burning came back, so they had to keep refilling my prescription - it was just a band-aid. That was a year ago, and I’m having flare-ups again, so I started taking this occasionally to ease the burning. I take the pill form, and while I have to tip my head back to swallow it, it’s not that hard, and it doesn’t cause me to choke."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2023

"I have been experiencing a dull, burning pain in my left abdomen. My doctor suspects that I may have an ulcer and prescribed medication until I can have an endoscopy. I have only taken the medication for two days so far, four times a day, three times before meals, and once before bed. The first two pills of the day gave me a slight headache and made me feel a little off-balance. The third pill caused a pounding headache, dizziness, heart racing, and more balance issues. The fourth pill, taken before bed, made me extremely anxious, my heart felt like it was pounding out of my chest, and I was unable to sleep. I even thought I was having a heart attack and considered going to the ER. Today, I am experiencing the same side effects. After taking the third pill, it feels as though I drank a bottle of Nyquil and four Red Bulls. Since it's a Saturday, I will have to wait until Monday to contact my doctor. I am hoping there is something better that I can take. On the upside, I was too preoccupied with my symptoms to think about the stomach pain."