Sucralfate for GERD User Reviews (Page 3)

• 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."

• SLM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2019

"I have had GERD for over 20 years. I’ve taken Aciphex and was switched to generic omeprazole years ago. I have been well controlled with 10 mg 1x a day. Once in a great while, I need a ranitidine when I’ve overdone it. I have developed osteoporosis, so the new GI doctor put me on sucralfate instead. Oh my! Trying to take it 2 hours after eating since I have other pills I need to take a half hour before eating in the morning. So, constant mild heartburn. Have to eat on a schedule. Thanksgiving was a killer! Spicy food and because of meal timing, I didn’t get my midday pill. I manage to get it down, but overall, I’m not happy with this drug. I take it 3x a day. The doctor said to take a 4th if needed. I can’t seem to get the 4th pill in the schedule."

• DPa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2020

"Just started sucralfate for GERD. Working fine. No side effects. No GERD or gas. I prefer to take 1/2 at a time, so I have no swallowing issues. Best relief since I stopped protein pump inhibitors (e.g., Nexium), which gave me a full body rash after many years on them."

• Une...
• June 13, 2017

"I suffer from acid reflux terribly. Had my gallbladder taken out because they thought that was the pain I was having. Still, years later and the same pain. After many antacids, they decided to try me on Prevacid 30 mg with sucralfate 4 times a day. The first month worked great. I was slightly constipated off and on. Itchy the first day. Started a second month and the doctor allowed me to take 3 times a day as rules and restrictions for taking sucralfate are almost impossible 4 times a day. This time I have had diarrhea for the past 3 weeks nonstop and felt lightheaded and dizzy. I will be stopping the sucralfate."

• Sma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I have taken the way more expensive liquid suspension in the past with no side effects other than burping a lot. Now I have switched to the Carafate pill, and I have had the up-and-down bobbing feeling like I got off an elevator. My doctor told me there were no side effects of taking it, but that is annoying. It lasts about a half an hour and makes me just want to lay down. I don't like that side effect, but otherwise it causes no other side effects."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2022

Sucralfate "I had reflux all day even though I had been taking omeprazole daily for 20 years or more. I had my gallbladder removed about 15 years ago. After starting on Carafate as a slurry 4 times a day, it was like a miracle - no reflux at all. I also removed caffeine, chocolate, and acidic juices. I am now making the slurry in my mouth - pop in the tablet, slurp of water, and swish about until the tablet dissolves, then swallow the slurry and a few more sips of water. The tablet has no taste. I have no side effects. I give this drug 10/10."

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

"Horrific! I took one sucralfate pill, which is very large. The doctor did not tell me how to take it, nor did the pharmacist. I put it in my mouth, took a swig of water, and swallowed, and it immediately got stuck in my esophagus and turned into a powder, very dry powder. It was like taking a fistful of cinnamon and inhaling it. I aspirated, choked, and couldn't breathe for many minutes. Worst experience of my life, and to this day, I think it affected many things after that. Horrible drug!"

• DeM...
• April 8, 2021

"I have been on Carafate now for eight weeks. I started it because I was having gastritis pains in my abdomen from NSAIDs. It seems to have worked. It does cause me some insomnia, I think, and some itching on my face at night. But it helped the gastritis pains. I’m hoping when I go off of it that it continues because I am also on Pepcid twice a day. That is for laryngeal reflux, which is getting better. Has anyone had an itching experience with Carafate? I would also like to emphasize that I take this pill so easily. I dissolve it in hot water, about 30 mL. I stir it up quickly with a straw and then I suck it down within a second with a straw, which gets up every single bit of the medication, and then I follow it with half a glass of warm water. The straw makes all the difference because you get all the medication. I don’t drink the water with a straw because that can cause gas."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2021

"The only thing that works for me! Having been to the emergency room several times concerning the pain, I now feel almost normal. My GERD was so bad that it had me bending over in pain. I truly got tired of all the testing, doctor visits, and pain. The pain subsided after the second dose of sucralfate. If your doctor prescribes this and you follow the directions, you will feel relief. Antacids really did not do much for me. Too many side effects, and it would only work for about 3 hours or less. I also now watch my diet. I honestly think that the preservatives and chemicals in junk food are the reason for my GERD. I used to chew gum for GERD, it worked temporarily, but I had to chew a package. Then I found out that it had wood resin as an ingredient, so now I wonder if it played a part in creating GERD in my body. Try sucralfate."

• Sop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

"I started taking this after leaving the hospital for severe acid reflux and hypokalemia. It has helped with the constant gagging, I couldn't eat anything with my throat spasming. I noticed when I stop taking this medication, my throat starts to spasm again. I have a pill crusher, I crush the pill and stir it in water. My doctor and pharmacist said it's fine to do it that way. The only downside is the side effects I've had so far, which are a bit of a sore throat and nausea. The nausea only lasts an hour, then I'm good to go. The sore throat is off and on again. I've tried so many acid reflux pills, and my acid reflux is still bad but not as bad as it was when I was in the hospital with the constant throwing up. My chest and throat get real tight after eating, this helps a bit with that. I just wish there was a medication that could permanently cure this torture. I'll keep taking this for right now until I speak to my GI."

• Bay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2019

"Took the liquid from three years ago for gastritis. Worked wonders, but now back taking it, but in pill form. For three days now, the third day starting to feel back and chest pain like a burning ache. But I will continue to take it because I know the medicine works. A week and a half left."

• Bar...
• August 14, 2019

"Was prescribed Carafate after ER admission for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Endoscopy revealed Schatzki's ring and esophagitis. My insurance does not cover the liquid version. I crush mine and put a minimal amount of applesauce on a spoon to coat my esophagus before I swallow. Do not eat or drink anything for 1 hour. Is it still helping?"

• CLA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2024

"I have Ozempic-related hydrogen sulfide GI issues (the “eggy burps” and other nastiness, including chest pain so awful that it feels like a heart attack). An ER doc sent me home with sucralfate in oral suspension, which is pretty much a miracle drug. I only have to take it when I’m having acute symptoms, and it works in less than an hour. Grateful this drug exists!"

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2017

"I've been on Carafate liquid for a while now. I've gone through several bottles at least. It helps the burning for my acid reflux; however, I don't know if I have an ulcer or not. Doctors say I don't, but I don't know. It does help with the burning, though. I love Carafate, but I eventually want to stop taking it and not have any more reflux ever."

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2020

"Been in and out of the ER for the past two weeks with undiagnosed esophageal pain. My doctor decided to put me on sucralfate. 'Try this,' he says, 'take it before meals and it will alleviate your pain,' he says. I took it at 11:00 a.m., and in addition to the nausea, the pain has slowly gotten worse, and I am in complete agony at this point. Do not take this medication."

• Din...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2021

"I'm glad that I read all of these reviews! This is my third day taking the pills. I wish that I would have read them before I started taking them, though! I was prescribed them four times a day. Half of the ones that I took got stuck in my throat, and I have a strong gag reflex, so that makes it even more difficult to swallow them. I'm going to try making the slurry. I've had GERD for the past 25 years and have tried everything, but they all eventually stopped working. This is working well, so I'm glad that I can take it in a different way. I have noticed a very bloated feeling, which isn't good, but maybe it will help me lose weight, lol. It's definitely worth trying it, though."

• MWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2020

"Sucralfate, even cut in half, makes me choke. I have had several major choking episodes and am afraid to take it anymore. I have the liquid form, which works fine. Am going to see my PA this week to discuss. Not sure if I'm afraid because I've choked or I choke because I'm afraid it will happen again. Either way, it's very scary! I'm being treated for an 'esophageal hernia.'"

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2019

"I've been taking Carafate for two weeks now. It does work great, but thinking of stopping taking it because now I have blurred vision, fullness of stomach, and a rash. I went from taking it four times a day down to taking it three times a day. I don't know if I can just stop taking it."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2021

"Have had daily GERD symptoms for 9-10 months. First tried famotidine, then omeprazole, changed diet, changed lifestyle, changed PPI, and finally ending at sucralfate. I’m about 5 weeks in and there is little improvement. I wish it was working well, but if I have improved, it’s by an unnoticeable amount. Going to finish the 8 weeks and see what happens."

• Mam...
• August 12, 2021

"I have been on this medication for a long time. I take this 4 times a day. However, just recently my stomach acid has been very bad. So much so that I'm up half the night. Because I take other meds for my stomach acid, I'm drinking water and eating Tums like candy. Just want to get a good night's sleep for once."

• Bet...
• August 17, 2018

"I've been having burning in my chest and stomach, and I am on omeprazole 40 mg. I called the doctor, she told me to take two and to take hyoscyamine 0.125 mg at lunch. Then I went back to the doctor, they gave me sucralfate, and it helped. I've been taking it for 2 days, but it's still not gone."

• Mab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2021

"I have been on omeprazole for a while, feels like it’s not very strong. Then my gastro doctor recommended sucralfate. I’m supposed to take it 4 times a day, but there is no way I could take this 4 times a day. I took it once and I felt dizzy, weak, off-balance, my heart rate was up all night, and I had insomnia. The pill is big to swallow, and it makes you feel like something is stuck…. Didn’t care for this. I will stop this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2023

"This medicine is amazing. I suffered from very severe stomach issues for three and a half years, and no medicines I was prescribed helped in the slightest. Finally, I tried sucralfate, and from Day 3 onward, it has basically been a miracle cure. All of my symptoms are gone. If I feel a few seconds of pain, I can physically feel it recede in moments as though it has been fought off, and even those pain flashes are rare. I feel like a different person - like I'm in a new body. I can eat and move again. I remember what it feels like to feel healthy and not in constant pain. 5 weeks in, and sucralfate has given me my life back."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2021

"Just started this Rx in tablet form. I have GERD and the doctor thinks I may also have an ulcer. I’m waiting for a GI appointment. Prescribed at 4x a day, I’ve been able to take it 2x a day: bedtime and early morning. I set my alarm an hour before I’m to be up, take my pill, and go back to sleep. This “2x a day” schedule seems to be working. Coughing starts 30 minutes after taking, followed by a headache on top of my head and slight nausea. It will finally pass. Overall, though, I just don’t feel very good. After reading the reviews, I’m going to try crushing and taking it that way. Maybe I won’t end up coughing. The good side is-this stuff works! Zero pain, zero heartburn. Thank God! I’ve been on Nexium for years, insurance won’t pay for any PPI anymore, pharmacy won’t let me pay out of pocket. (It’s the law, I’m told.) I’ve tried other over-the-counter PPIs to no avail and eat Tums like candy. I don’t take any other medications-thankfully."

• Ugh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2021

"Have bile or GERD refluxing over the last 3 months. Super sore, burnt esophagus, and I can actually feel the acid spitting up my chest. Doc says likely bile since I have a metallic taste too. Started the liquid 4 times a day two days ago. So nauseated, off balance, itchy face, but doc said stay on and call him in 4 days. I hope the side effects go away because it is making me miserable."