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Doc gave me sucralfate for suspected gi issues while i wait to see my gi. i get more widespread chest pain and twitches in the middle of the chest after i take it. is it from the pill? also seem to get more pvcs after it. should i keep taking it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Sucralfate: Fairly safe drug. Primarily associated with GI disturbances: constipation, nausea and GI discomfort. Chest pain and PVC's not associated with medicine. At least not listed. Pills are larger and this can be a source for pain is esophagus.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Doc gave me sucralfate for suspected gi issues while i wait to see my gi. i get more widespread chest pain and twitches in the middle of the chest after i take it. is it from the pill? also seem to get more pvcs after it. should i keep taking it?

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