ACIPHEX Reviews (RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.8 (482 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ACIPHEX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ACIPHEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | acid reflux | Joint pain and unsteady gait | Will stop taking it | F | 80 | 3 days 20mg | 2/13/2015 | 5 | GERD, Barrett's | None | After taking Aciphex since 2009 my Insurance Company recently asked me to change to a generic (omeprazole). It caused me to have diarrhea, so Dr. switched me back to Aciphex. Have not experienced reflux or noticed any side effects when taking Aciphex. It's like a miracle. | F | 79 | 9 years 20 mg 1X day | 7/17/2010 | 5 | acid reflux | I take one pill each morning before breakfast. Absolutely no more acid reflex and no side effects | I am surprised at all the side effects on the web site. This drug seems fine with me!!!! | M | 77 | 7 years 20mg 1X day | 4/19/2011 | 2 | Barret's Esophagus | Awakened by intense headache, and was overwhelmed with dizziness that is long-lasting and debilitating. | Took one 20mg AcipHex in the morning for 4 mornings, then during night before 5th morning, awakened with unbelievable headache, got up,dizziness was overwhelming, and long lasting - will contact doctor tomorrow. Have tried Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix all with debilitating symptoms, severe pains in hips, back, legs, spine, but none with the consuming dizziness I experienced with AcipHex. | F | 75 | 4 days | 11/1/2009 | 5 | reflux | mild increase in night dreams. Not violent or sexual as with nexium or prilosec. | I have been taking it for 5 years. I also take AXID, 300 mg daily. | M | 73 | 20 mg 1X day | 2/24/2010 | 5 | GERD | None | I have been taken Aciphex (20 mg /day) since 04-06-00 and have had no problem. I have also tried, but have had a lot of discomfort with other PPIs (Prilosec, Prevacid and Zegerid) as well as the propulsive medication (Propulsid). I had various symptoms of gastric distress and sometimes Left arm pain with these other meds, but never with Aciphex. It has been my “magic bullet”. One important consideration for those of you who may also have osteoporosis, my endocrinologist recommended that I switch from calcium carbonate (which needs an acid environment for absorption) to calcium citrate which doesn’t. This way Aciphex treatment will not be a problem for absorbing the elemental calcium. My advice to those of you who can’t tolerate Aciphex is try other PPIs before giving up on PPIs. | F | 72 | 7 years | 5/1/2007 | 2 | Barrett's ; Gerd ; | Stomach cramps and diarrhea | Took this a few years ago and had same effect. Iam off forever. VERY IMPORTANT. for all of you whose insurance won't cover this very expensive med, my doctor sent in a statement saying the other ones I have tried did not work and this is the one that was the best for me The insurance company ( a very big one) made an exception and covered it. | M | 72 | 2 months 1X day | 8/8/2012 | 5 | Bile reflux, NERD | No side effects noticable. This was the only PPI that helped me. I often take it ~ 4x a week because I am concerned about effect on calcium absorption. | F | 69 | 4 years 1 pill | 1/9/2012 | 4 | Reflux | loose stools, insomnia | works well | M | 69 | 0 weeks 20 1X day | 10/30/2020 | 4 | Gerd | Cough insomnia | M | 68 | 1 days 20 1X day | 3/26/2021 | 3 | severe acid reflux from opiates | Totally stopped the symptoms, no noticeable side effects at first. BUT...see comments. | Over the long term, I lost about half my hair; and I have to supplement a number of vitamins and calcium, because Aciphex blocks absorption. Then my insurance stopped covering it; and since nothing else works for me at this point, I began paying for it myself. Without insurance, it's $365 for 30 pills and it keeps going up. Even worse -- after all these years of doctors telling me I had to take it to prevent throat cancer, the New York Times just published an article about a study showing that PPI medication may CAUSE throat cancer. The problem is, once you're on it, your body adjusts; and it's very difficult (impossible?) to get off. Meanwhile, it's become less effective over time. I now have reflux even after taking it. My doctor tells me to double the dose. No way! It's a slippery slope. My advice would be DON'T START. | F | 67 | 8 years 10-20 1X day | 6/3/2013 | 1 | acid reflux/GERDA | When I began taking this medicine, I had faith in the physician prescribing the medicine. I suffered at the time from occasional acid reflux and had chest pains which the doctor said were related to GERDA. Did not pay attention to side effects at the time. Began usage after stopping for three weeks, and now have uncontrollable diarrhea, stomach cramps, and gas. | Daughter convinced me to try and get off the medication because of the prolonged usage side effects. Attempted her advise of taking probiotics capsules by emptying contents directly into tongue and drinking water at the first sign of acidity in the stomach. This worked until I had something to eat that triggered an excess of acid, so I decided to start with Aciphex again. I have been affected by the medication considerable and I'm thinking of taking something over the counter if needed, and go back to the probiotics on a regular basis. | F | 67 | 3 years 20MG 1X day | 2/19/2011 | 5 | acid reflux | the only side effects I have are when I do not take them, after missing 2 days, I can't lay down flat or even on a pillow as the reflux is so bad it keeps me from getting to sleep and days are horrible. I hope to never miss another dose. | F | 66 | 2 years 1 1X day | 6/2/2013 | 5 | GERD | No side effects. Had to stop due to insurance not helping in coverage. Currently taking the generic and it has caused very sore calf muscles . I don;t know what to do. Any suggestions? | Worked great for rme | F | 66 | 15 years 20mg 1X day | 1/2/2020 | 5 | Gastritis acid reflux | None | After 15 years of trying to control increasing severity of acid reflux and gastritis, this drug has been a miracle - the first time for years I've felt really well and able to eat and drink anything. I'm posting this because logically most of the postings will be from people who experience side effects (with whom I sympathise - I've experienced bad side effects from other medicines) - positive experiences are less likely to get posted. My advice: drugs affect people differently, and you've got to try them yourself and see what happens. | F | 66 | 2 years | 2/16/2009 | 3 | preventive prescribed when my daily | for the first time in my life I am anemic. blood tests indicate I am not utilizing iron. Testing shows no problem in colon or stomach. Gastroenterologist suggests celiac sprue (inability to utilize iron caused by auto immune reaction to gluten) I have stopped taking aciphex and am waiting to be tested. I think the aciphex has reduced acid in stomach and I can't use the iron in the food I eat. | I don't really think I needed this medication in the first place. I have never had a problem taking asprin and other nsaids even with long term use (10 years on high doses of naproxin) | F | 66 | 18 months | 4/3/2006 | 5 | Acid reflux | None | Works perfectly! have lived acid free since I started taking it. | M | 65 | 12 months | 3/29/2009 | 4 | GERD-Gastritis | Dry mouth at times. A little tight and dry throat in the middle of night. A little fatigue sometimes. | Aciphex works well.In fact, it works significantly better than other PPIs.I have been taking 20 mg 3 per day. Plan to reduce the dose soon. | M | 65 | 4 days | 4/15/2007 | 2 | GERD | Feeling of food stuck in throat, belching. Originally started with feeling of weakness and pressure on chest (had stress test which came back normal). Had discomfort after almost every meal even tho was eating bland foods and no caffeine or acid or fatty foods. | Finally went for a second opinion and more tests and had to stop taking Aciphex for week before tests. Found I felt same without the Aciphex. When got results of tests did not have GERD (just a nerve sensitivity), but doctor said I now have small cysts on stomach from the Aciphex. | F | 65 | 15 weeks | 3/25/2009 | 1 | Acid Reflux | Rapid heartbeat, so severe it woke me up at night. Joint pain, could't even lift my right leg the hip pain was so severe. It did an awesome job relieving my acid reflux, though...but not worth the side effects. | F | 65 | 3 years 30 mg. 1X day | 10/14/2010 |
ACIPHEX (RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM): Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). FDA Approval Date: 1999-08-19 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)