I have a hiatal hernia which lead to esophagitis. I seemed to have a remission for about a year when I started drinking aloe vera juice (look in this, it helps acid reflux) but I have a bit of a return of my acid symptoms so I'm back on this medicine which has worked pretty well in the past. Chest bloating, mild chest pain. A little tip to save money, get the cheaper pill form and a pill crushe...
After taking this medicine for a week, I started having constipation despite Miralax every night, high fiber diet + 8 glasses of water/day. Finally had to quit b/c it "paralyzed" my colon and I was unable to have a bm. It took 3 days of Milk of Magnesia and another week before I was able to go - then developed crampy diarrhea. I will NEVER use Carafate again!!!!
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Happy to Feel Better | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/11/2008
Condition: Medication Treatment for Healing Ulcer of the Duodenum
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosed with gastris, esophogitis and a hiatal hernia. I was prescribed this medication and have been taking it for 3 weeks and I feel so much better. No more feeling like my food is getting stuck in my chest or nausea/gas. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
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RickB | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2008
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 4.3
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In the 5 days that I have used this at bedtime, I have noticed a marked improvement in the condition. Highly recommended.
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Tim | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2008
Condition: Other
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My one year old son swallowed a battery which lodged in his throat. It took the doctor two hours to get it out and she was worried about inflammation and damage to his throat. So she prescribed two weeks of this drug. It seems to make him dizzy and lose his appetetite, however, so we reduceds his dosage (to 1 or 2 times a day instead of four). Not sure what to do now.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/25/2008
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 4.3
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I just got diagnosed with medicine induced esophagitis from my antibiotic i was taking. Just started taking it today and its already a little better. I had it flavored at my pharmacy so it actually doesnt taste bad now.
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zdq18 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/17/2008
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
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I took one does of this medicine for what my doctor thought was an ulcer. I immediately reacted to it, with nausea and facial numbness. This medicine made my ulcer burn/hurt worse for the first hour. I will never take this again!
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redheadclipper | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/23/2008
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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I have choking symptoms due to acid reflux it can get pretty bad and I use this drug to calm my esophagus and the choking goes away in 10 to 15 minutes. I have been on this since 2003. Recently my daughter started to take this drug for her reflux disease. She found relief within days. I use liquid for rapid results and she uses the pill form for her symptoms.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female |
9/1/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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recently just started this and still am not noticing much improvement.
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Karenda318 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/9/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.0
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I have ulcers in the esophagus and stomach (several) and this medication has help some. I just wish the taste was something better. Maybe like a flavor adder or something.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/24/2008
Condition: Stress-Related GI Bleeding Prevention
Overall rating 3.7
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Goldie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/22/2008
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 4.7
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Had sore thoat due to severe nitetime reflux - Carafate soothed the esophegus, my sore throat healed and my reflux was at bay enabling me to sleep.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2008
Condition: Ulcer of the Duodenum
Overall rating 5.0
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I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH AN ULCER IN MY SMALL INTESTINE AND AM NOW TAKING CARAFATE 4 TIMES DAILY. AFTER EXPERIENCING PAIN AND VOMITING...THIS MEDICATION HAS TRULY BEEN A SAVIOR!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
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ard | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/28/2008
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
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Happy Dad | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/4/2008
Condition: Other
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Dr. prescribed this in a slurry to be applied to our baby's sore bottom. Her sores would not heal but once we applied this stuff it cleared in 2 days after having tried for 2 months every butt cream on the market!
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Xenasis | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2007
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
Overall rating 4.7
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After being in severe pain with vomiting for over three months I was finally diagnosed with an ulcer. I found out it was a common occurance with Gastric Bypass but mine had been 3 years earlier and this ulcer was a good size. The doctor decided to try carafax and after two weeks of taking it faithfully I began to notice a difference. Following a diet and taking the medication as directed my pain has decreased as has the vomiting. I'm only three weeks into treatment but so far so good.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: Duodenal Ulcer due to Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
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Just started 4 days ago - already getting relief from severe pain.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Medication Treatment for Healing Stomach Ulcer
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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