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 | 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 | Reflux disease ( Gerd) | None | Severe heartburn with dysphagia ( food sticking in my throat) put me on this excellent medication. The 20mg is a tiny time released tablet I can swallow ( which is rare) but there is a 5 and 10 mg pack you can sprinkle on food which Implan to ask for soon....why? Once My GERD was under control ( about 2 years) I,told my doc I,was concerned about long term side effects, so my doc Told me To take it for 3 days on and three days off to see how that worked. That controlled my reflux well but I find I take for 3 days and often forget to restart until I get acid symptoms. Mild dysphagia is back so I'm sure doc will tell me to take 20 mg daily. Once reflux is again under control, I plan to ask for,the reduced 10 mg sprinkle capsule dose ( can be opened and sprinkled on food). After six months I will ask for 5 mg and see if daily use keeps my symptoms under control. For me,this is a great medication!!! | F | 52 | 12 years 20 mg 1X day | 10/13/2017 | 5 | Reflux | None | Helps me extremely | F | 40 | 2 years 1 daily | 11/4/2015 | 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 | GERD | This drug is underrated..I've taken every PPI and over the counter reflux med and Aciplex is the only one that helps me. I have had trouble getting insurance to cover it in the past but there is a generic now so I am happy I can take it again. Love it, if you have trouble getting relief for your reflux, definitely ask to give this one a try for a few weeks. It's good. | M | 39 | 8 years 20 MG 1X day | 12/26/2014 | 5 | acid reflux | None | F | 64 | 10 days 40mg | 12/1/2013 | 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 | Non that I am sure of. I am wondering If it affects my body's ability to absorb vitimins am minerals. | F | 6 years 20 | 12/13/2012 | 5 | gerd | none | I cannot believe the other comments on here. You people need to quit malingering. | F | 30 | 15 days 20 1X day | 9/10/2012 | 5 | Barret's esophagus diagnosis. | None. | I highly advise anyone who has acid reflux more than 3 times per week to definitely talk to a good doctor about it. I had reflux at least 3 times per day for many years. I didn't realize how many bottles of Pepcid complete I had stashed everywhere. Started with Rolaids many years ago, went through Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid, then Pepcid complete before I consulted my doctor. First, my health plan insisted I try Prilosec. That was four days of hell. Fortunately, my gastro's nurse called to see how I was doing on the Aciphex, and I told her my dilemma. What an angel! She straightened that out immediately. Aciphex has been a godsend for me. I cannot believe the side effects some of the folks are reporting here, as I have felt nothing but relief. This past week, due to something my wife read to me from the newspaper doctor column, I took a break from Aciphex. I didn't feel any side effects from doing that, but my acid reflux was back in 3 days. I went four more days, and just kept taking temporary OTC stuff. I am sick of that. I should have talked to my own doctor first. | M | 64 | 4 years 20 mg 1X day | 5/11/2012 | 5 | GERD | Hair loss and weight gain | helped the acid reflux totally | F | 55 | 10 years 20 1X day | 1/31/2012 | 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 | 5 | Acid Reflux | For me, this PPI worked the best of any I have tried. The only side effects were a slight increase in appetite (which I sorely needed) and some insomnia at first (which has now gone away). I just wish my Health Insurance hadn't dropped this drug off of it's formulary. Looking forward to when the generic version comes out. | I take 40 mg. of Aciphex in the morning and 40 mg. of Zegerid at night (per my GI specialist's instructions). Aciphex has worked for me the best followed by Zegerid. You can also take Aciphex with food (which I like). | M | 49 | 4 years 40 MG 1X day | 10/28/2011 | 5 | Gerd | No side effects at the present time. When I first started taking I would get headaches. It has been wonderful for my acid reflux | LOVE IT! | F | 50 | 10 years 1X day | 7/25/2011 | 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 | 5 | Gerd, Acid reflex | no side effects at all but after stoping it a few times all the reflex and symptoms come back so i asked my doctor how long do i take this? He said as long as its helping you. Theres gotta be an alternative to this drug. | i think its like magic the way it helps with the acid reflux but reading all these posts although i havent seen any side effects im worries that it will be a problem in the long haul. Any advice is greatly appreciated. | M | 35 | 4 years 20mg 1X day | 1/5/2011 | 5 | GERD | Entry 12/19 stopped taking Aciphex and within 3 days all joint/hip pain is gone. Next will ask doctor to do a B12 blood level. Now started taking Prilosec OTC 20mg, no issues as of yet. | M | 47 | 7 years 30mg 1X day | 12/23/2010 | 5 | acid reflux | no side effects at all | This stuff works like magic. I've had no side effects whatsoever, and it has completely eliminated the acid reflux. | F | 54 | 7 years 20 mg 1X day | 10/13/2010 | 5 | gerd, gastritis | headache for approx first week of taking, some bloating and gas | My symptoms have completely been relieved!! Although the medication is unbearably expensive, it is worth it! | F | 49 | 3 months 20mg 1X day | 9/19/2010 | 5 | GERD | Mostly None. Only mild headaches that last for more than a day at a time. | I've tried pretty much everything out there for acid reflux and GERD. This stuff works. (I always take it at about the same time every morning.) | F | 31 | 8 years 20 mg 1X day | 9/17/2010 |
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)