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 |
| 4 | gerd | M | 28 | 2 years | 10/28/2008 | 4 | GERD | None. | Works good if you keep to the regimen, the minute I miss a day though, the GERD comes right back...especially at night while laying in bed. | M | 27 | 2 years | 7/31/2007 | 3 | severe GERD | There was no question of not taking it when I started: I had SEVERE acid reflux and a bleeding ulcer from three years of taking pain medications without a break. I had it so bad I lost my voice, could not breathe, docs didn't know what was wrong. Finally someone figured it out, went on Aciphex. Once my body got used to it, it was fine, no reflux, no bothersome symptoms. But then, at two years, I noticed I was gaining weight, my hair started falling out, my skin got a nasty pallor. I read about bone loss and possible stomach polyps. | As others have noted, when you try to go off, there's a rebound effect. I've been taking 1/2 pill daily, will continue until I can come off entirely. So far so good, had reflux only initially (went on a GERD diet at the same time), but now bowels are in an uproar. | F | 61 | 2 years | 5/7/2007 | 3 | Reflux | Stomach bloat - Gas - left arm tingle. I sometimes think I am having a heart attack. Shortness of breath. Heart, treadmill, all check fine. I noticed when I would skip two doses in a row, I would get the acid back, but I felt better as far as the bloat/gas went. | I am at my wits end. After reading the posts here, I am going to try to go off of it and do something different. I am miserable and my wife is tired of the burps. | M | 2 years | 5/13/2007 | 3 | reflux | mild sore throat almost daily, muscle weakness and soreness, hip pain, especially at night, knee pain, elbow joints sore, lower back pain, insomnia, swellings in the legs, some loose bowels, some balance issues. | While the aciphex works great on the reflux, I don't know how many of the things I am feeling are actually related to the Aciphex, I tried stopping it but the reflux came back with a vengence. I would LOVE to stop it altogether to see if my symptoms a relieved. | F | 54 | 2 years 20mg 1X day | 12/5/2010 | 3 | acid reflux | It seems to lose its effectiveness after taking it for a while. | F | 51 | 2 years | 1/26/2007 | 1 | GERD | Muscle pain, ear ringing, rapid and irregular heartbeat, heavy chest pain, anxiety, ankle pain, joint swelling, very dry skin spots, irritated throat, | Those who got off this stuff, please post that too!! This medicine really works on minimizing acid production! But now that I've read your postings, I sure wish I'd not done it. Too late to cry, just need to start reversal. Started as Crohn's that caused two intestinal resectionings and one bout of bleeding ulcers. Aciphex (originally 20 mg then had to go to 40 mg) was rx'd when I couldn't stop the acid production. When complaining of various symptoms, Drs didn't seem to know side effects. I have had 24 hr heart monitor due to that reported symptom; have had xrays of ankles and knuckles due to supposed arthritis which Dr. claimed caused by Crohns, but all probably due to the medicine. Again, IF YOU SUCCESSFULLY KICKED THIS DRUG, PLEASE POST HOW/HOW LONG IT TOOK. | M | 63 | 2 years 40 MG 1X day | 5/25/2010 | 1 | GERD | abdominal discomfort (dull pain), lingering awareness and discomfort of bowels, heart palpitations, exacerbation of asthma symptoms, anxiety | I took Aciphex for a year and a half with adequate symptomatic relief of GERD. Within the last six months, I developed odd symptoms which I attributed to perimenopause. Then I did some research on the medications I was taking. I never thought Aciphex would be the cause of ALL my side effects. I stopped Aciphex and ALL of my horrible side effects disappeared within 3 days. I started OTC Pepcid twice a day which has been holding off my GERD symptoms. Not sure how long this will be a good choice. Aciphex was a fantastic medication for me for a long time. And maybe some people will go without any side effects, but I can't recommend this medication based on my personal experience. By the way, I am a pharmacist. | F | 51 | 2 years | 8/28/2007 | 1 | reflux | Feeling I'll every day didn't know why,aches in shoulders under armpits hip pain headache fuzzy head shall I go on trying to get off it but very slowly as reflux rages without it Since lowering dose hip pains have gone ,working on controlling reflux in other ways. | F | 57 | 2 years 20 | 8/26/2014 | 5 | Reflux | Sun - sesitivity. Developed a super tan in the summer up here in the North - - even limiting my sun exposure , but any time in the sun was painful. During the two summers I never did get a sun burn, but it sure felt like I was burning any time I was in the sun. Also felt windburned whenever I was outside in the winter. | Had a dry hacking cough that was so severe I would occasionally pass out. Tried water & vinegar and it didn't help. Took the Aciphex and symptoms disappeared immediately. Have since switched to Nexium in the last month in anticipation of summer. So far the Nexium seems to be working. | M | 55 | 2.5 years | 3/27/2007 | 5 | acid reflux | Non noted | Works well | M | 2.5 years | 6/19/2004 | 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 | Acid Reflux/IBS | Some cramping and gas.....has helped my acid reflux and chest pains. | I have been on Prilosec, Propulsid, Zantac, Protonix, Prevacid, and now Aciphex for two and a half years. All of these medications had some kind of reaction. But Aciphex has seemed to be the only one to stop my intense heartburn and chest pains. I am reading that you shouldn't take it because it is causing major problems in people. Has anyone else had any major problems? Thanks. | F | 28 | 2.5 years | 6/14/2003 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None | I love it! I can now eat spicy foods without having to suffer the consequences. None of the OTC antacids would ever work for me. This is the only medicine that "does the job", and I highly recommend it. | F | 50 | 3 years | 9/1/2005 | 5 | GERD | NONE, helps me and makes me forget I have any stomach problems at all. | F | 34 | 3 years | 7/21/2006 | 5 | Extreme heartburn | None | Heartburn used to keep me up all night. I slept in a chair many nights to try to avoid the heartburn. Aciphex is the only medication that stops the heartburn and I've tried many. I can't live without it. | F | 49 | 3 years | 5/18/2005 | 5 | GERD & Barrett's esophagus | No side effects | I was very ill with symptoms of my disease. I took Aciphex and within HOURS my pain went away and I have been fine since. I have an endoscopy every year for the Barrett's and it is healing nicely. | F | 64 | 3 years | 8/9/2004 | 5 | Acid Reflux | No side effects | I wish they would come out with the generic for this so my health insurance would cover it. It is the ONLY medication that has worked for my acid reflux without giving me diarrhea! Kaiser recently refused to give it to me, and the cost is about 10 dollars per pill. | F | 43 | 3 years 20mg 1X day | 2/20/2010 | 5 | Acid reflux (gerd) | None whatsoever. | I suffered from heartburn ever since high school (58 now). A doctor finally gave me Aciphex and ALL the symtoms disappeared overnight! Had to switch to Nexium when the military stopped carrying Aciphex. With Aciphex, I might miss dosages for 2-3 days before the HB returned. With Nexium, 1-2 days. Other than that, no problems at all. Gerd can lead to Barret's Syndrone, which can lead to cancer. If it stops the reflux, take it. Deal with some minor side effects, if need be. They're not as bad as throat cancer. | M | 58 | 3 years 20mg 1X day | 9/7/2010 | 5 | Barret's | None. | I have been taking Aciphex for 3 years with no side effects. Completely mitigated the heart burn. | M | 3 years | 6/20/2006 |