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How am i supposed to take carafate (sucralfate) 4x a day if i don't eat 4x a day?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Switch med: A proton pump inhibitor such as Protonix (pantoprazole) or Prilosec will usually be a better choice.

Answered 6/30/2014

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