Anyone taking Sucralfate?

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Hi,

I was advised by my doctor to take sucralfate three times a day. I have been following as best as a I can. It's like fitting a piece Into a jigsaw puzzle. Take 1 tablet before meals (on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2-3 hours after a meal). I was just wondering if anyone else is taking this (if It's pretty standard) or not? I'm not questioning my doctor, and I will continue to take it, but I was just wondering how it's working for others who may be taking it (or did take it) as well.

Thanks!!

[gohelpyourself 377]

OMG..those pills are HUGE! I think you can dissolve them if my memory serves me right. Let me look into that.

[gohelpyourself 377]

ok... take pill break in half put in Water dissolve and drink it down... it would fully dissolve. Then follow it with more water.

[LuminousLife 145]

What is it?

[gohelpyourself 377]

i mean to say don't let it fully dissolve. Drink it mushy. It a med they usually give for ulcers. In laymans terms....protects and coats the stomach while its in the healing phase. It is a short term preventative thing. Hope my doc prescribes me some!!

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

What is it?

The way it was explained to me is the medication serves as protective barrier that helps, prevent further damage from acid in your stomach. It helps prevent heartburn etc while your stomach is still healing.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

i mean to say don't let it fully dissolve. Drink it mushy. It a med they usually give for ulcers. In laymans terms....protects and coats the stomach while its in the healing phase. It is a short term preventative thing. Hope my doc prescribes me some!!

I cut them in half and toss them back with a glass of Water. I will throw up if I even feel anything mushy in my mouth. That is one of the obstacles with the pureed stage. ICK! And YES they are HUGE horse pills! Haha

[fotogrphr 69]

My doc prescribed Nexium soluable for the same reason. I also took Prevacid the first week as a booster. It works well and helps prevent the knawing pain that resembles hunger.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

My doc prescribed Nexium soluable for the same reason. I also took Prevacid the first week as a booster. It works well and helps prevent the knawing pain that resembles hunger.

Are you still on it? I was told I only needed to take it for a month. I know it's preventative, but I didn't have acid reflux or heartburn prior to surgery. I definitely don't want it now.

[gohelpyourself 377]

any one prescribed protonix??

[Amanda Nicole Hosaflook 65]

I got the liquid kind

[fotogrphr 69]

I was told 6 months.