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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ACIPHEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 4 | acid reflux,ulcer | I had no side effects - tolerated well from day one. However, I had occasional breakthrough when I didn't take it in a.m. on empty stomache routinely or when I drank wine late at night. Been taking for many years and have experienced the following which may or may not be related to aciphex: adult acne, chronic diarrhea, palpitations, polyps, sudden weight gain/bloating and my lifelong migraines have worsened and are more frequent. Have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and anemia recently and suddenly. Read where it causes palpitations, polyps and bone loss. Some symptoms could also be related to menopause but I think it's the aciphex. | I have done some research and have discovered this medicine was not intended for long-term use. I have had 2 surgeries to remove polyps and I'm fighting bone loss, anemia and chronic diarrhea which indicates to me absorption problems. I've always suspected this drug but trying to get off it is a misery now --- incredible heartburn. I have read that raw apple cider vinegar and digestive enzymes can help you get of the meds. I'm going cold turkey first of the year. | F | 56 | 8 years | 12/27/2006 |
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)