Sucralfate for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• 2...
• October 5, 2019

Sucralfate "After 2 esophagus surgeries using the Nissan method, I am much better. Stress was and is my main problem. Then comes not being able to eat hardly anything. I take prescription Prilosec twice a day, watch my diet... very hard, and exercise, stretch, walk. I was in the ER last night and sent home with Carafate. If anyone has taken potassium pills, they suck big time. I was told to make a slurry. Add it to a small amount of water and take in one swallow. Works like a charm!"

• DJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2020

"I just started sucralfate recently. I take it one hour before dinner and before bed. I tried many other prescription meds for GERD, and none of them really worked very well. I like the way I can sleep at night, and I don't have any reflux when I lay down. The only side effect I have noticed is a sore throat soon after I take the medication."

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2009

"I was given this when my esophagus was closing due to reflux. It allowed the tissue to heal and the swelling to go down. I had no side effects and have continued to use this drug to protect against problems in the future because I do still have reflux disease."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2023

"If you are sensitive to medicine like me, I would be careful. I was given the liquid and was kind of happy about that because I read how the pill makes you feel like you're choking. Well, the liquid also does that. The first day that I started it, it felt like I had a golf ball lodged in my throat after swallowing it. It caused me to have severe anxiety. I thought my throat was closing, but it just left this feeling of something lodged in my throat for probably an hour or two. I kept chugging water. I was shaking and crying. I continued with it because I thought I would feel better once I got used to it. I've been having such bad stomach pains and problems being able to eat anything, and I am hungry all the time from not being able to eat. The doctor insisted this would help. The next day, same thing, but worse. I feel like I couldn't even move at all. My body feels heavy, and walking to the bathroom was a chore. I feel like I can't breathe, my heart is racing, extremely lethargic, and I have burning, nauseous pain in my stomach, making things worse."

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

"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!"

• Sho...
• December 16, 2015

"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."

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

"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."

• Sop...
• June 9, 2020

"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."

• Goo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2025

Sucralfate "Do not swallow the pill! Put the pill in a small amount of liquid, 1/2 cup or so. I usually use juice or Gatorade. Melt the pill into a slurry and drink, otherwise, you will choke on the pill. Best stuff ever. Helped me out of gastritis several times."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• tri...
• October 28, 2015

Sucralfate "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 "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."

• Oma...
• August 5, 2019

"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

"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."

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

"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!"

• Jes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 15, 2019

"Sucralfate works great for me. If I have a severe acid indigestion attack, this medication works almost immediately to quell the acid. I like that I only have to take it when I need to, instead of all the time."

• PJe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2019

"This pill flakes and crumbles as soon as I get a sip of water in my mouth, making it difficult and painful to swallow. I've choked on it several times and even threw up today. (I didn't throw up the pill, though-it was still stuck in my throat!) I called my pharmacy, and they recommended crushing the pill and mixing it with some applesauce-I'm gonna guess not too much, though, since you're supposed to take this med on an empty stomach. But one or two spoonfuls may be better than choking or not being able to take the med at all. Good luck if you take it! I can't say how well it's working because my condition was not causing any pain."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2020

"I’ve been using sucralfate for about a week now, it has helped majorly with pain in my stomach. I do have the side effects of insomnia (can’t sleep), but anything to make the worst stomach pain in the world go away. I can also finally eat again, and it feels amazing to not throw up all day and wonder if you should go back to the hospital. Also, the horse pills are very easy to take with applesauce, especially cut in half."

• Car...
• November 9, 2020

"When I first was prescribed Carafate, the pharmacist gave me a little bottle and said put 2 cc of water in here and add the pill... shake it, and it immediately dissolves. It's ready to drink. No problems with choking and trying to swallow it. The bottle was marked, but you can do the same in a little water in a cup and then drink it."

• Ron...
• June 24, 2017

"I'm taking this after a cardiac ablation procedure for 30 days. Of which a complication can be esophageal damage (erosion, ulceration, or perforation), which is why I have to take this. Anyway, I'm not one to have problems swallowing a pill, but OMG this pill HURTS to swallow. It is big, and it gets stuck in the esophagus. I cut them in half, and it helps, but still not easy. Now what I do is let it dissolve in my mouth and then swallow. There is no taste. However, if you do that, make sure you let it dissolve completely or you'll feel VERY sharp edges, like glass, as the pill is dissolving. I don't know why this pill is like this, but another reviewer on here said something similar, so it's not just me. Good luck."

• Moo...
• October 7, 2020

"Just came back from the ER. My old friend GERD is back again. This time around, upper back pain, chest pain over breastbone. CT said fluid in my esophagus... great... I've taken this med several times when I have flare-ups over the years. H2 blockers stop acid, but not the reflux. Proton pump inhibitors give me horrible insomnia. Prilosec is amazing, but can't sleep at all on it. This med is annoying to take because you have to plan out all your meals. I take 1/2 hour before eating 3 times a day and once before bed. Just a side note, this med didn't work when I swallowed it in pill form. It didn't stop the heartburn, but a doctor years ago recommended I crush it and put the powdered pill in water and drink. It has no flavor, so it goes down easy. I'm lazy, so I don't own a mortar and pestle. I literally take a glass or mug and crush the pill on a hard surface. I really recommend this drug. I really don't have any side effects from this drug except maybe a little insomnia. Hard to tell when you're in pain."

• Oka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2020

Sucralfate "Okay at first, then I started to notice some side effects from Carafate. I am a young adult who started taking this after being hospitalized for swallowing difficulties. My main issue now is gastroparesis. I noticed taking this medication increased my lack of appetite and nausea, it also made it hard to swallow. I haven’t taken this medication in about a month. My appetite is back, but my throat spasms are back also. This medication helped with the esophagus spasms I was having, that’s about all it helped with. I will ask my doctor to put me on other medication. I had the liquid suspension and also the pill, I crushed the pill up and made a slurry."

• Dta...
• December 4, 2017

"I have been on this medication for a couple of days now, and it is to heal my stomach lining, which was scratched from acid reflux after having an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) done. This medication is to heal the stomach and made it so that it heals it well and protects it from ever coming back is what I’m told from the doctor. The only thing I have noticed so far from this medication is that it does give you dry mouth and a dry throat, it is always best to keep your mouth clean, and ice water helps a lot. The other thing is if you go to Walmart and buy BIOTENE dry mouth moisturizing spray, it works excellent. After brushing and rinsing your mouth, you can also use a lip moisturizer if it irritates your lips. Also finding that you drink lots of water."

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2019

"I didn’t even try to swallow the pill. But it will dissolve in a half mouthful of water quickly and can be swallowed easily that way. Doesn’t taste that bad and my doctor said this is an okay way to take it."