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Im taking prilosec and carafate (sucralfate) and been really tired a lot should i be taking a b12 vitamin? and how much of a dose

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Treat GI: Prilosec can cause micronutrient malnutrition due to malabsorption. Carafate (sucralfate) can sometimes have aluminum in it. All this can contribute to fatigue. Also if you are losing blood from an ulcer, anemia can also make you tired. Proper testing may help find the cause.

Answered 6/30/2014

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