ACIPHEX Reviews (RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 2.8 (482 Ratings)

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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)

  

Results are sorted by length of time drug was taken from shortest to longest duration (reviews with no time reported listed first).

Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ACIPHEXCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 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
 4  reflux None. Those asking about a generic for this... come to Canada we've had a generic rabeprazole available for several years now. I am surprised to hear that you folks cannot get a generic. M 25
40mg PRN 1X day
7/20/2010
 4  Pre Cancerous cell Blurry vision (getting better), insomnia, cough ( the cough is so unbearable I know this is were the insomnia is coming from)I have to sleep in the other bedroom just so my husband can sleep. The Doctor explained to me this will take 8 weeks. I can't wait. Otherwise the product is working well for me. I know I will be looking for something else to work for me, but for now I will give this a try. For the price this is a plus!!!!!!!!!! F 48
3/26/2009
 3  gerd
11/11/2007
 3  GERD stomach cramps, gas, IBS-like syndrome superexpensive--$35 copay after insurance; good relief from GERD symptoms, but the side effects are unacceptable. F 55
10/30/2005
 3  acid-reflux leg cramps, burning in calves and thighs After about 3 days I had to quite taking this because of the pain F 48
10/24/2007
 3  GERD None aprt from insomnia. After taking this drug 20mg for 5 years I have only suffered minor side effects that passed very quickly, that at the time I did not atribute to this drug. However I then developed insomnia and decided as a precaution to reduce to 10mg. Ever since I started taking 10mg I have felt terrible, no energy, dizzy, depressed for no reason. Anyone know why this would be, given that I am now taking a reduced dose. (Still in the first week of taking this tho). Thanks. F 28
8/7/2008
 3  GERD Rash, hives, intense itching I was on Nexium for years but it stopped working. I was switched to Aciphex. It helped my reflux right away. I began to feel normal again. However, within a few days after taking it, I developed an itchy rash and hives. This never happened on Nexium. I had to stop the medication. I hope that I can find something else to help my reflux. F 50
2/7/2007
 2  heart burn severer bloating,gas, discomfort. With these side effects I would rather come off this medicine and deal with the heart burn. F 34
1/20/2007
 2  GERD anxiety, headaches, gas, rapid heartbeat, bouts of insomnia. Worked great at first. In last six months have made two trips to the ER, rapid heartbeat, BP up, tingling, chest pressure. All tests came back negative so given Xanax for anxiety and told to do Yoga, stop coffee altogether, drink chamomile teas at night and see a counselor. It's happening again now! I finally decided that since this is the only prescription I take it must have something to do with symptoms. (duh) This site confirms it. Bye Bye Aciphex as of today. F 51
20 mg 1X day
2/27/2010
Patient History
 2  acid reflux itchy, itchy.... All over . started underarms, groin, neck. Thought it was something else, so I have gone if and on aciphex 4 times in a year now and I always start itching. Itching clears up 3 0r 4 days after I stop the drug, but then acid reflux comes back. right now the itching is worse so I'm back to tums. M 42
1/6/2008
 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
 1  Acid Reflux I tried Apple Cider Vinegar Tablets (I understand that Vinegar and honey also works) as a way to help my Acid Reflux - and I have not have a symptom for two weeks. The problem with Acid Reflux is not the acid, but a lack of acid to help digest the food quickly and get it out of your stomach and into your system. I tried a lot of other things, but the Apple Cider Vinegar tablets works for me. I did a lot of research on line and checked out an European study about the benefits of apple cider vinegar. I admit that I do not like to take Doc prescribed drugs and this has worked for me. Hope it works for you. M 54
12/12/2008
 1  GERD & Reflux Ever since I began taking Aciphex it was almost like my symptoms got worse. I was burping, having diarehea, terrible abdominal pain and constantly movement in my stomach. I was also experiencing tingling in my arms and joint pain. I have been back to my GI doctor and even to a surgeon (thinking maybe I had a hernia), gone for gall bladder tests, blood work, kidney test, stomach scan and nothing has showed up as being wrong. I have felt like I am losing my mind because the symptoms have been so bad. I finally ran out of the medicine and thought "Hmmm I wonder if this could be causing me all these problems" and I have been off it for 3 days. I have felt so much better. Immediately I noticed the difference in my body. I am so happy to not be taking this medicine anymore and I would NOT RECOMMEND this mediciation. Stick with over the counter meds. M 33
8/15/2008
 1  Acid Reflux Follow up to previous post So I have been off Aciphex for two days now - all symptoms have subsided. I no longer have the hot and cold flashes in my hands and numbness in my feet. I woke up today feeling very well. While this drug may be very effective and for some it may work just fine with no side effects, it was a horrible time for me. Please use caution when taking this medication. M 33
30 mg 1X day
1/27/2011
Patient History
 1  Gastritis Constipation, increased creatinine and potassium level in blood test, which indicate kidney problem, insomnia, swollen joint and itchy skin I was prescribed this after being diagnosed w/ gastritis. After only taking three days I stopped because of constipation and I immediately know there's something wrong about this drug. After googling it seems the big pharma is downplaying the side effects. I only took 20mg for three days and now after one week I suddenly have gout first time ever in my life! I am a female with extremely active lifestyle and watch my diet strictly so the only cause would be this drug. I really regret taking this and am worrying how long will it take for the ppi to leave my body and whether the damage done to my kidney will be reversed... I just hope more people will know how serious this drug can damage the quality of your life. F 0 days
20
5/22/2017
 5  acid reflex none Better than anything else I've tried. I had to go off of it because of our insurance. I was put on Protonix, but it doesn't hold a candle to Aciphex. F 44 1 days
5/14/2005
 4  Gerd Cough insomnia M 68 1 days
20 1X day
3/26/2021
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 3  GERD Lite headed, Dizziness, Severe hearing loss, Chest Pain,Lethargy, Severe Weakness My mother took ONE pill of the generic, Rabeprazole and the effects were instantaneous! She normally has slight hearing loss but now i'm having to yell just for her to hear me. She is having chest pains, is severely lite headed and dizzy and keeps falling asleep while talking to me. Pharmacist says "oh we've never heard of this before, but don't go to the ER unless she has swelling of the tongue or throat".........She couldn't even get off of the toilet on her own. Do not take the generic! She has taken the Aciphex before with zero issues but this generic is awful! F 63 1 days
20 mg 1X day
2/1/2015
 3  reflux, heart palps,lump in throat I have only taken it for one day. I had a medium to severe headache, a dry throat, some itchiness and a weird feeling on my outer right thigh of burning/ice. I wonder if these syptoms would go away if I continue treatment? I'm kinda scared after reading others' stories. I go to gastro doc today and I may ask for some natural remedies. Has anyone else had heart palpitations when they have reflux sypmtoms? I know this somehow ties in together. I didn't take it long enough to tell if it was going to help my heartburn/reflux. F 39 1 days
7/9/2009
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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)

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