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Carafate (sucralfate) prescribed for gerd symptoms. second night taking it woke up with intense burning in stomach, abd, arms, chest. should i keep taking it?

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Dr. Yoshimasa Makino answered

Possible Interaction: Carafate (sucralfate) is often prescribed in conjunction with other acid-controlling medications such as PPI's like omeprazole. Sucralfate can make it harder for the body to absorb PPIs. If you do, try to take the two medications 30-60 minutes apart. The burning arms is difficult to explain. Overall, discontinuing this less common medication for GERD, and asking your doctor for alternatives might be best.

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Answered 9/22/2015

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A member asked:

Carafate (sucralfate) prescribed for gerd symptoms. second night taking it woke up with intense burning in stomach, abd, arms, chest. should i keep taking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yoshimasa Makino answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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