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What Are The Side Effects Of Carafate?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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You are reporting to have start carafate use.
Carafate is mainly used in an active gastric ulcer. It cover the mucosa of the stomach and protect it from acid injury.
It has some side effects like :
-Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion,
In rare cases it may cause aluminum toxicity if it is overused and can be associated with convulsions.
If you have other questions, don't hesitate to write me back.
Dr.klerida
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are reporting to have start carafate use.
Carafate is mainly used in an active gastric ulcer. It cover the mucosa of the stomach and protect it from acid injury.
It has some side effects like :
-Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion,
In rare cases it may cause aluminum toxicity if it is overused and can be associated with convulsions.
If you have other questions, don't hesitate to write me back.
Dr.klerida
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