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My dr rx'd carafate (sucralfate) for pud. within 5-10 minutes later, i felt sudden severe sharp pain in my stomach. is this normal? should i continue taking it?

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Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Ask your doctor: It is possible to have anb allergy to carafate (sucralfate). Vomiting and/or pain can be symptoms.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/10/2012

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A member asked:

My dr rx'd carafate (sucralfate) for pud. within 5-10 minutes later, i felt sudden severe sharp pain in my stomach. is this normal? should i continue taking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Dr Ali agreed

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