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 |
| 1 | Gastritis | Dizziness leading to Nausea/Muscle Twitching/Erectile Disfunction/Insomnia/Panic/Worst gas/hearburn related chest and stomach pains I've ever felt in my life, went to the ER./Loss of Appetite | Took this to improve my problem, made it ten times worse. I've tried prevacid and Nexium with similiar results. Felt like there was a massive amount of air trapped in my stomach and chest that couldn't escape, this led to massive amounts of pain and the inability to fart or burp to relieve this pain. | M | 24 | 3 days | 2/1/2008 | 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 | 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 | 1 | acid reflux | Heart palpitations galore. Am seeing cardiologist tomorrow because it's like a kachunk that I can feel in my chest. Scary. Only happens after taking it in the evening. Just figured out today that Aciphex was the cause. Health is good otherwise. Will not take it anymore! | F | 56 | 2 months | 1/15/2008 | 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 | gerd | Terrible diarrhea, worst I have ever had. | Doctor put me on this pill to help with drainage from a sinus infection. I would rather deal with the drainage! Aciphex is awful and I am not taking another pill. Can someone please tell me how long it takes to get this out of my system? | F | 40 | 4 days | 1/5/2008 | 5 | GERD | no side effects | I have been taking it for two years now and find that if I miss a day I suffer that evening. | M | 53 | 2 years | 1/4/2008 | 1 | acid reflux | The worse gas, constant burping, weight gain, leg weakness, diarrhea 2-3x weekly, bloating. | the side effects are way worse that my original problem. I've been calling in sick to work on average 2x a week since taking aciphex. | F | 31 | 2 months | 12/25/2007 | 4 | GERD | Loose stools, occasional itching. | I had severe pain in lower chest starting in the afternoon. I was on Prilosec for months, but it stopped having an effect. I had been somewhat depressed as well, so the Dr. put me on Zoloft and Acifex. It took several weeks for the Acifex to have an effect, but I haven't had any pain in over two months. I stopped it for a few days, and the pain returned almost immediately. | M | 54 | 4 months | 12/21/2007 | 2 | gerd | sore muscles around sholders and neck.some leg soreness too.Dry mouth.I urinate about 5 times a night.Tired alot. | Find something else to take. | M | 42 | 3 weeks | 12/18/2007 | 3 | GERDS, acid reflux, possibly other | Never fully helped the GERDS, but now I feel bloated after eating (consuming less than I used to), feel "wet" in throat, like something is trying to push back up from past meals or drinks, itching, strange rashes on arms, can't process red meat at all (diarrhea after eating, almost immediately), feel like I have a baby's stomach. | I was forced to take this because my insurance would not cover the originally prescribed PrevAcid. I was supposed to take it twice a day, but have only taken it once. My Acid Reflux/Heartburn is still prevailant (hits very badly in the middle of the night, and also sometimes when driving), and I still feel pain when eating certain things, like with tomato sauce or citrus. While I think it's definitely helped some, it hasn't "fixed" anything, and the side effects are so strong that I am about to discontinue use. I will get rediagnosed (or fully diagnosed) to see if there are other problems (Barrett's esophagus?), but I'm going to try EsophaGuard as someone mentioned here. | M | 36 | 5 months | 12/17/2007 | 3 | Acid Reflux | I originally given Nexxium the purple pill and that literally made me purple?blue....I had a major anxiety attack...had to be taken to the Emergency.....Then my doc prescribed me Aciphex the 1st week things were not bad....my reflux was better.....but then I started to get leg-cramps, diarrehea, stomach cramps and also nervousness....so had to stop the medicine. Started PepcidAC over the counter.... Another friend adviced me to eat grapefruit after every meal...I did that for a month and had great results....am still contiuing with the pepcid ac whenever I need it...and with the grapefruit regularly. | F | 33 | 7 days | 12/14/2007 | 1 | acid reflux | Constant Heart Palpitations. My body did not have a chance to show other symtoms because once I realized that the only thing that could be causing these symptoms was the acifex i stopped taking that crap. | I started taking Aciphex after my Doctor gave me samples because I lost my Protonix and I didn't think my insurance would cover me for more so soon. Started taking on Tuesday and by Friday I was starting to get palpitations. I have always gotten them from time to time but this was different. I was still getting them Saturday and by Sunday I was in the emergency room getting and Ekg and a Telemetry monitor. Ekg was normal and Telemetry monitor showed the palpitations but the blood work came back normal. I read someone else's comment that this drug is evil and it is. And I experienced the same with my doctors failing to realize that this medicine is the cause. I would have a flutter here and there but after 6 days of this medicine they were constant until I laid down to bed for the evening. I do not believe this stuff stays in your system for 24 hrs, I believe it has caused me to have a negative reation. I will never use this poison again. | F | 41 | 6 days | 12/14/2007 | 1 | IBS/heartburn | major leg and joint pain, trembling hands, stomach cramps, anxiety, tingling-pins and neeedles feelings in legs and hands | I have been taking aciphes for anout 1 and 1/2 tears and for the firs year it worked great--in the last six monthes i began having a near debiilitating pain in my right leg every day. I cant even walk up stairs most days, when i sleep i get a severe tingling in my hands and legs and the cramps in my stomach, on each side, are painful.--it took care of my heartburn, but the side effects are not worth it, i am a young healthy man, and now i feel as if I cant maike it through the day with the fatigue and pain--I am so thankful i came across this site, now i know that the drug may be the cause of my discomfort.--I threw the pills in the toilet today!Muscle weakness and pain from the neck down every day, i hope this is the problem | M | 32 | 1.5 years | 12/9/2007 | 1 | Acid Reflux and Bloating | extreme bloating, tingling which mimicks weakness in arms and legs, cold chills | I've taken Aciphex twice in the past for two incidents of stomach pain...both lead to extreme bloating (within days) unlike anything I'd felt naturally. I read that having too LITTLE stomach acid leads to bloating, indigestion, and ultimately acid reflux. A PPI would only lower it even more, producing more gas. Maybe those of us with these conditions might be going in the opposite direction, including me. Just a thought ;-) | M | 27 | 10 days | 12/7/2007 | 1 | acid reflux | Constant cough and the need to clear my throat.Symptoms went away both times I went off Aciphex. Light colored stool due to malabsorbtion. | This drug might work for others, but for me the side effects are not worth it. | F | 49 | 3 weeks | 12/7/2007 | 5 | acid reflux | none as far as i can tell | love this med - i can eat/drink anything w/o any problems whatsoever. | M | 46 | 5 years | 11/30/2007 | 3 | GERD | Walking around in a zombie-like state,depression,insomnia,memory loss,swollen eyes,LOTS of gas.This pill does help with the GERD.Will stop taking-not worth the side effects! | F | 38 | 21 days | 11/29/2007 | 3 | GERD | Since starting Aciphex 3 years ago, my PSA levels have increased from ~1.5 to 6.5. the DRE was normal Have any of you guys also experienced this ? | M | 3 years | 11/28/2007 | 1 | peptic ulcer | dry mouth, tingling in arms, tightening of throat, numbing sensation on right side of face and ears, diarrhea, stomach aches, anxiety, fatigue, tightness in chest, hot flashes. | I went to the Dr. for pain in chest and heartburn symptoms. Did EKG, d-dimer, and h-pyroli tests all good. Based on having vein surgery 10 days before onset of symptoms and taking high dosages of ibuprophen determined it to be peptic ulcer and prescribed aciphex and sucralfate. Next day symptoms started. Day 2 Dr said stay on sucralfate and discontinue aciphex. Had chest pains and thought I was having heart problems that ekg didnt find,went for stress test (turned out good)different Dr told me stop sucralfate and continue aciphex and take pepcid pc. Continued having problems so have stopped all meds and have found natural meds. Lady at health store has same health problems and suggested deglycyrrhizinated (DGZ) licorice chewable)and Digest(enzymes). Trying today, will see how goes. Has been 2 days since taken aciphex and most symtoms gone but still having tingling and thoat constriction and numbing in face. Hope they go away soon. I didn't have any of these symptoms before being | F | 40 | 3 days | 11/23/2007 |