How do members experience Carafate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Acid reflux 36 8
Stomach pain 12 5
Gastric ulcer 10 3
Gastritis 3 1
Increase effect of another treatment 3 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal bloating 1
Diarrhea 1
Indigestion 1
Mouth sores (ulcers) 1
Sour stomach 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 1
Mild 1
None 18

Member evaluations

Mamaw5

evaluated on Jan 14, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for gastric ulcer: Major
  • Side effects: None

mickeymouse1952

evaluated on Mar 12, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for steakhouse syndrome: Major
  • Side effects: None