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 |
| 5 | severe gerd | None that I have noticed. | Works better than all the others for me. Expensive my co-pay is $50.00. There are $30 rebate forms available on the internet. Just put the word aciphex in your search | 45 | 2.5 years | 4/28/2004 | 4 | Barest esophagus | Itching which starts around 4.m. After taking it first thing in morning | 62 | 10 years 20 | 3/16/2013 | 3 | gerd | | 11/11/2007 | 1 | servere heartburn | After taking the prescibed dose, I became very tired and almost immediately needed to take a nap. Very bad headaches that lasted for about an hour after taking 4 advil. Very dizzy...an airy feeling in my head. Had a difficult time falling asleep. I've taken the meds for 3 days, and I'm stopping to see if my head clears up. I just feel very unstable. | 43 | | 12/8/2008 | 5 | cough | No side effects | Coughed almost constantly until taking Aciphex. Overnight vast improvement. Ins co refused future reimbursements. Provided Omeprazole. Cough has returned to some degree and back pain is severe for several hours after just 20 mg. Would love to get Aciphex back again! | F | 62 | 1.5 years | 1/10/2009 | 5 | acid reflux | none | aciphex changed my life! I had terrible GERD on a daily basis, once I started taking this, I didn't suffer again. I LOVE IT! | F | 44 | 4 years | 1/31/2009 | 5 | GERD | NONE! | was having horrible chest pain - 2 pills a day of aciphex makes it go away completely. If I miss a pill, it comes back, but that doesn't bother me - just a reminder to take it. | F | 27 | 2 months | 8/20/2007 | 5 | Acid Reflux | none | I have had a problem with all the over counter stuff making me constipated or having diarrhea. I have been taken this for almost 2 years and have had no problem. I have had zero side effects and it seems to be the only thing that works. I also tried Nexium recently and it was horrible. | F | 28 | 2 years | 1/22/2008 | 5 | GERD | None, but others' experiences noted here will keep me on the alert | I take Aciphex 20 mg twice daily after trying everything over the counter and both of the purple pills. Nexium gave me a fluttering sensation in my stomach and didn't work- even when I was told to take it twice a day. I also take ranitidine 300 mg. (Zantac) at bedtime, but I have no ill effects from this medication. I had muscle spasms long before taking this, and they've not troubled me any worse. | F | 55 | 5 years | 1/27/2008 | 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 | 5 | GERD and peptic ulcers | None. | This medicine is brilliant! I was first diagnosed with ulcers at age 3 (35 years ago), and have been on EVERY medication available in an attempt to control my GERD and ulcers. This is the ONLY one that has worked. I was amazed to read about all the side effects people here have had, as I am hyper-sensitive to medication and I have had absolutely no side effects, thank the gods. I still control my diet, but Aciphex works so well that I could probably eat rocks and nails coated in Tabasco sauce with no ill effects. | F | 38 | 3 years | 5/28/2008 | 5 | Acid Reflux | Headaches, dry mouth, heart palpitations. | This has worked wonders for me. I suffered with Acid Reflux for years, and tried Nexium, Priloec, and Prevacid... they didn’t work for me. Recently I switched to Omeprazole because my copay went up and the Aciphex was too expensive. Bad Idea. My symptoms are back, heart burn, stomach making noises, burping, etc. I am now switching back to Achiphex. With Aciphex I'm able to eat spicy foods with no problem. From what I have read it sound like medicines for Acid Reflux all cause side effects. I tried going without medicine but felt terrible. So I still take it and it works for the Acid Reflux but then you get other side effects. That’s the crappy thing about meds. | F | 42 | 1 years | 9/30/2008 | 5 | GERD | None | Finally found the right med to control my reflux. Had two endoscopy procedures, dilating my esophagus, nothing worked, pricey med, but if you can't afford it, there are programs that can help. My meds are free. I can finally enjoy life again! | F | 25 | 5 months | 4/27/2009 | 5 | GERD | Is totally controlling acid reflux. But, experiencing muscle pain, muscle weakness and joint pain mostly in both forearms from elbows to wrists. Experienced bad fall as a result. | I would recommend but be alert to side effects. | F | 50 | 4 weeks | 8/15/2009 | 5 | none | F | 55 | 6 months | 10/11/2009 | 5 | GERD | None | Works well for me. Had two endoscopic exams over the 7+ years both normal esophagus/stomach. | F | 49 | 7 years | 9/7/2009 | 5 | Very bad indigestion and nausea | Absolutely NO side effects EXCEPT ONE VERY POSITIVE ONE. I AM COMPLETELY ASTOUNDED---MY HOTFLASHES HAVE STOPPED in addition to the original problems. 49 year old female who had hot flashes every 15 minutes, every hour, 24/7 which had started 3 years ago and became steadily worse. Still had a distance to go before reaching menopause and was dreading it if early signs were any indication what was to come. | Very active individual and this drug has completely eliminated all issues. | F | 49 | 3 weeks | 12/16/2009 | 5 | acid reflux | None | F | 64 | 10 days 40mg | 12/1/2013 | 5 | Gerd and stomach acid.also great fo | None! I used to be able to eat almost anything in moderation. When we switch to Generic. Helps but does not work like true aciphex. | It is october 24 2015,there is no doubt in my experience, this is an excellent choice for me.I have taken this medication for years and it works very well, the generic works okay but not as well as a true aciphex. I just wish it wasn't so expensive to buy the real stuff, and why is so hard to find right now. thank you, Marguerita | F | 56 | 5 years 40 | 10/24/2015 | 5 | Reflux | None | Helps me extremely | F | 40 | 2 years 1 daily | 11/4/2015 |
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)