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Since starting carafate ive developed terrible diarrhea so much im dizzy. i read constipation was more likely. why might this be & will it improve?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hold carafate: and call/see your doctor, meanwhile keep drinking fluids, you may be dehydrated, wish you well

Answered 10/21/2018

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A member asked:

Since starting carafate ive developed terrible diarrhea so much im dizzy. i read constipation was more likely. why might this be & will it improve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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