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Carafate And Tongue Gum Side Effect

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Dr.    Muhammad Sareer Khalil MD

I am belching constantly even though on Nexium, Zantac and Carafate . My WBC is elevated at 14. Have sore on tongue. Not constant but recurring pain on right side next to right breast. Have seen my ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ronald Schubert MD

the pain in my jaw is much, much more constant and intense. Could this be a side effect of carafate? If so, how long after I discontinue use of carafate should the side effects go... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ronald Schubert ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Saumya Mittal MD

infection is gone or suppressed and could the rashes be the side effect of Carafate or Nexium . ... body, and white streaks with bumps on back of tongue none in the front of tongue. My... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saumya Mittal ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

(1) Does Tums contain aluminum? (2) Are Tums and Carafate incompatible? (3) How effective is Carafate in capsule form for acid reflux? Thank you!!! ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Anjana Rao Kavoor MD

Hi, how does Carafate cure ulcers? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anjana Rao Kavoor ( Psychiatrist)

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Dr.      Honey Arora MD

, had a tongue biopsy, tried magic mouth wash, lidocaine mouthwash and carafate mouthrinse. I discovered ...I have had a severe burning sensation on my tongue, tongue ulcers, a swollen... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Honey Arora ( Dentist)
Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

pain in my jaw is much, much more constant and intense. Could this be a side effect of carafate? If so, how long after I discontinue use of carafate should the side effects go away? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)
Dr. Tayyab Malik MD

I have had a few tongue ulcers and terrible burning on my tongue & throat going on 4 weeks. Burning in my tongue driving me crazy! Started 2 weeks after getting off antibiotics for Proteus mirabilis ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tayyab Malik ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

What are th risks of taking carafate while on thyroid medication? I also read that thyroid ... insufficiency and have been prescribed both carafate and levothyroxine. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ajith J S MD

I am prescribing carafate for a pt d/t being diagnosed with severe erosive gastritis. The directions say not to give other medications 2 hrs before or after taking carafate. In this hospital setting ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajith J S ( General & Family Physician)