Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 I don't know a whole lot about this, so I decided to look it up. This is what I found from Kaiser's website. This medicine is to help heal your insides, not to treat nausea. Before you decide to stop taking it, definately call about it. Just some info to take into account... Ron Important note The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. Monograph title SUCRALFATE - ORAL Sample illustration only. Your medication may look different. If you have questions, please ask your pharmacist. View more images Phonetic pronunciation (sue-KRAL-fate) Common brand name(s) Carafate Uses This medication is used to treat ulcers. How to use Take on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.Antacids can block the effect of this medication. Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication Missed dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history especially of: stomach/intestinal problems, kidney disease, difficulty swallowing, any allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Side effects Indigestion, dizziness, dry mouth, back pain, or itching may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Drug interactions Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you are taking: certain antibiotics (tetracyclines such as doxycycline or quinolones such as ciprofloxacin), antacids, phenytoin, cimetidine, ranitidine, digoxin, ketoconazole, penicillamine, theophylline.Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn. Notes Your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in treatment and prevention of ulcers. Storage Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. New search Selected from NATIONAL DRUG DATA FILE (NDDF) data included with permission and copyrighted by First DataBank, Inc., 2004. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider. The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your health care professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Terms & conditions Privacy practices Site policies About us Contact Web manager Web awards & accreditations Careers Technical information Home kp.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 I don't know a whole lot about this, so I decided to look it up. This is what I found from Kaiser's website. This medicine is to help heal your insides, not to treat nausea. Before you decide to stop taking it, definately call about it. Just some info to take into account... Ron Important note The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. Monograph title SUCRALFATE - ORAL Sample illustration only. Your medication may look different. If you have questions, please ask your pharmacist. View more images Phonetic pronunciation (sue-KRAL-fate) Common brand name(s) Carafate Uses This medication is used to treat ulcers. How to use Take on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.Antacids can block the effect of this medication. Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication Missed dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history especially of: stomach/intestinal problems, kidney disease, difficulty swallowing, any allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Side effects Indigestion, dizziness, dry mouth, back pain, or itching may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Drug interactions Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you are taking: certain antibiotics (tetracyclines such as doxycycline or quinolones such as ciprofloxacin), antacids, phenytoin, cimetidine, ranitidine, digoxin, ketoconazole, penicillamine, theophylline.Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn. Notes Your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in treatment and prevention of ulcers. Storage Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. New search Selected from NATIONAL DRUG DATA FILE (NDDF) data included with permission and copyrighted by First DataBank, Inc., 2004. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider. The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your health care professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Terms & conditions Privacy practices Site policies About us Contact Web manager Web awards & accreditations Careers Technical information Home kp.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Hi Tina... Guess we all get different advice outta Richmond...LOL How are you doing ? Gordy > > > > On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't > need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it > say " as needed " it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady that > called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to > work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt want > me to take it as directed? Im confused... > > > > Barbara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Hi Tina... Guess we all get different advice outta Richmond...LOL How are you doing ? Gordy > > > > On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't > need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it > say " as needed " it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady that > called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to > work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt want > me to take it as directed? Im confused... > > > > Barbara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Boy! I guess so. It wasn't an option not to take it...I was told to definitely take it. Seems like they've changed their tune in the last 6 months. Oh well! It was a nightmare to remember to take. I'm doing very well, thank you. How are you doing? Getting that water in? Tina > > > > > > On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't > > need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it > > say " as needed " it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady > that > > called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to > > work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt > want > > me to take it as directed? Im confused... > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Boy! I guess so. It wasn't an option not to take it...I was told to definitely take it. Seems like they've changed their tune in the last 6 months. Oh well! It was a nightmare to remember to take. I'm doing very well, thank you. How are you doing? Getting that water in? Tina > > > > > > On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't > > need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it > > say " as needed " it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady > that > > called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to > > work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt > want > > me to take it as directed? Im confused... > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Barbara I don't know who you talked to a Richmond, but you are suppose to take your carafate as directed. Otherwise you will end up with stomach aches, and or diarrhea as you change your little foods. Who did you talk to? Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it say "as needed" it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady that called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt want me to take it as directed? Im confused... Barbara Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Barbara I don't know who you talked to a Richmond, but you are suppose to take your carafate as directed. Otherwise you will end up with stomach aches, and or diarrhea as you change your little foods. Who did you talk to? Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it say "as needed" it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady that called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt want me to take it as directed? Im confused... Barbara Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Hi Donna, I talked to Liz McClaren (???) I told her that it was difficult to fit everything in and I named off all of the things and she asked me if I had tried not taking the Carafate. I told her that I didn't know it was an option not to take it. She told me that it should say on the label to take as needed. I told her that it only said that on my Lortab not the carafate. She then told me to try not to take it and see what happens. I havent taken it since then and I haven't had any problems, but I go to stage 2 this afternoon so we will see what happens then! Barbara -----Original Message-----From: Donna Jordon Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 8:22 AMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: carafate Barbara I don't know who you talked to a Richmond, but you are suppose to take your carafate as directed. Otherwise you will end up with stomach aches, and or diarrhea as you change your little foods. Who did you talk to? Donna"Hokoana, Barbara" wrote: On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser Richmond that didn't need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on there does it say "as needed" it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. But the lady that called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin it or to try to work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with it if he didnt want me to take it as directed? Im confused... Barbara Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Barbara, I too had surgery at KP Richmond (Dr. Park assisted by Dr. Baggs) with two bottles of Carafate. I was instructed to take it one hour before each meal. When I went in for my two week check up, I was instructed to continue taking it, so I did. After a while, I was told not to take it unless my pouch would get a little irritated which it did around I guess 5 months out and I was told to start back taking it or just when my pouch got irritated to take it. I have not taken it anymore....its been about 5 months now and all is well. Dr. Fisher and Dr. Baggs both said that they still see patients yearly that are far out from surgery who still take the stuff. As always though make sure you check with your surgeon before stopping or starting. Take care and happy holidays. Pam Marsh --- Donna Jordon wrote: > > See how things change so fast. It was different > for me when I had my surgery, I had 2 bottles and I > had to take it on schedule until gone, maybe it was > because I have reflux, again every one is different, > and how fast things change. Carafate coats your > stomach so so don't feel sick. LOL Donna > > Diane Duenas > wrote: > what is carafate?? Ive never heard of it > > > > > > > On a side note, was there anyone from Kaiser > Richmond that didn't > need Carafate? I was send home in it and no where on > there does it > say " as needed " it says take 4x a day for 2 weeks. > But the lady that > called from Kaiser Richmond, said to try not takin > it or to try to > work it in? Why would Dr. Fisher send me home with > it if he didnt want > me to take it as directed? Im confused... > > > > Barbara > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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