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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!! B)

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

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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!!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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. :)

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I was told 6 months.

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