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Had cholecystectomy 2 months taking sucralfate for a week for bile reflux. really bad chest pain and sore throat. how long for sucralfate to work?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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1 to 2 weeks.: I would think that if the sucralfate is going to actually help, you should start noticing some improvement within 1 to 2 weeks. If you do not, then I would return to your doctor for the next step in the work up and/or the treatment of your symptoms. Good luck.

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Answered 8/28/2018

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A member asked:

Had cholecystectomy 2 months taking sucralfate for a week for bile reflux. really bad chest pain and sore throat. how long for sucralfate to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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