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Can Carafate Be Taken Along With Cholestyramine For Acid Reflux?

My Dr just put me on Cholestyramine for problems I am having with Bile since I had my Gall Bladder removed. The Cholestyramine causes me to have Acid Reflux, would it be alright to take Carafate, I have taken it before. I also take Aciphex (10mg). I also have constipation.
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Welcome to HCM!
Thanks for posting your question on HCM!
I really appreciate your concern towards the possibility of drug interactions.
Carafate is usually prescribed to treat peptic ulcer (break in the lining epithelium of stomach) as it is found to be effective in coating the ulcer bed and forming a protective barrier to acid and pepsin.
Aciphex is used in the treatment of acidity related stomach problems.

As such there is no drug-drug interaction seen with the above mentioned drugs, however you are advised to take Aciphex at least one hr before the meals.
Cholestyramine is known to cause bloating sensation and constipation.
kindly consult your doctor for possible adjustment of the dose of Cholestyramine or to increase dietary fiber in your food.
Take care, have a nice acid reflux free time.
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Can Carafate Be Taken Along With Cholestyramine For Acid Reflux?

Welcome to HCM! Thanks for posting your question on HCM! I really appreciate your concern towards the possibility of drug interactions. Carafate is usually prescribed to treat peptic ulcer (break in the lining epithelium of stomach) as it is found to be effective in coating the ulcer bed and forming a protective barrier to acid and pepsin. Aciphex is used in the treatment of acidity related stomach problems. As such there is no drug-drug interaction seen with the above mentioned drugs, however you are advised to take Aciphex at least one hr before the meals. Cholestyramine is known to cause bloating sensation and constipation. kindly consult your doctor for possible adjustment of the dose of Cholestyramine or to increase dietary fiber in your food. Take care, have a nice acid reflux free time.