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)

  

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 3  gerd
11/11/2007
 3  Gerd in the 7 years that I have been taking aciphex it immediatly cured my acid reflux However steadly I have had skin rashes start to appear muscle cramps,spasms, weakness in the legs I quit taking aciphex on this Monday and after 4 days I am starting to feel somewhat better (now taking Prilosec) M 56 7 years
11/2/2007
 3  Reflux/heartburn Improved my reflux...but little effect on heartburn. B12 deficiency - I took for over 18 months without realizing that some of my problems were related to aciphex headaches, leg pains etc. I found another website that confirmed that aciphex depleted vitamin B12 which explains my leg pains which recently developed F 18 months
10/30/2007
 5  Acid Reflux None. Occasionally I have break-through heartburn; it really depends on a lot of different variables--quantity of food, type, time, combinations. I have (by my own choice) decided to eliminate a lot of red meat, coffee, pop, and eating late. By controlling these four variables, I have minimized any break-through heartburn and increased my chance of living longer. If you do not have any side affects from Aciphex and it's not working, try to adjust your diet and excursive routines. Best of luck. M 29 6 years
10/24/2007
 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
 1  Ulcer Bloating, constant feeling of fullness, burping, headaches. It feels like digestion has come to complete halt and the last 3 meals I've eaten are still hanging out in my stomach. I can still feel my ulcer, although it is not nearly as painful. Im going to stop taking this today. F 23 3 days
10/23/2007
 1  Epigastric Pains, GERD Dizziness, headaches, disorientation, stiffness in the back of my neck. Switched to Nexium. All's relatively good... I've been on Nexium for two years now. I'd never take Aciphex again. F 35 2 weeks
10/20/2007
 3  Acid Reflux Tenderness in arch of right foot, knee pain The drug worked fine overall, but after a few weeks, started getting discomfort and swelling in arch of right foot. Kind of felt like hives, only not quite as bad. Stopped taking it after 4 weeks when I started getting joint pain in my right knee in the evening. Talked to my GP about it, he seemed puzzled, said it was a rare side effect. Went back to Prilosec. The foot soreness has gradually dissipated over the last couple of weeks, took over a week for most of the soreness to go away. M 4 weeks
10/18/2007
 4  Acid Reflux None yet Battled increasing problems with Acid Reflux. Initially Zantac 75 worked to curb it, but over time it wasn't working. Doctor prescribed Aciphex and have been taking for 2 months. However, only taking one tab every 3rd day and so far no side effects. F 54 2 months
10/16/2007
 3  atypical acid reflux Massive amounts of belching... 52 times yesterday. The tightness in my neck has stopped.. but the belching is unreal. I have only been on this for 4 days.... will this belching stop? I am beginning to tire of it. I am pooped from the constant belching. F 51 4 days
10/15/2007
 3  GERD I took Prilosec for years and switched to Aciphex due to breakthrough heartburn. I am on day 10 and I have never itched so bad in my life. I have a raised rash on arms, legs, hips. I can't stop scratching my skin. I am discontinuing the drug today. F 31 10 days
10/8/2007
 3  GERD I have been losing muscle tone and having severe leg cramps for many months - just thinking that I am getting old even though i am very active...but it occurred to me today when i couldn't walk the length of the mall that something is going on. Since Aciphex is the only medication I take, I'm glad to have found this website. It does help the GERD but I cannot continue with the leg muscle and joint problems and increasing weight gain. I wish I were more knowledgeable about the "natural" medications. They are not foolproof either. Guess I'll just stop eating. Wish i had a good suggestion. F 64 1 years
10/3/2007
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 1  GERD and beginnnign of ulcer INSOMNIA: While taking Aciphex I woke up at 4 am. I also experienced anxiety. Protonix works better for the GERD and did not cause me any insomnia. F 53 2 weeks
9/30/2007
 4  GERD Dizzy & tired when taken on empty stomach. I did much better taking it with food. It really seemed to help my condition. F 39 30 days
9/29/2007
 4  acid reflux Aciphex definitely relieved the reflux and indigestion. However, I now have headaches, very dry mouth at night as well as leg cramps. There is also shortness of breath and bloating. My doctor said to take it for one month to allow my esophogus to heel. I have started to take it every other day to keep symptoms down. This is not good for the long term. Want something natural, going to try acidopholis and eat dinner earlier. F 64 10 days
9/24/2007
 4  Ulcer Severe joint pain, cramping in leg muscles,headaches,dry mouth, eyes sensitive to light, severe bloating and weight gain. I was struggling with stomach problems for about a year when I finally got myself into the doctor. They prescribed Aciphex once a day. I thought I had found a miracle drug. I have been on Aciphex for 3 months and had no stomach pain. I did not associate the weight gain, joint pain, etc. until I went off of the pill and found that all the symtoms went away. I'm hoping that it cured the Ulcer and that I won't have to take this medication any longer. We will see.... F 45 3 months
9/24/2007
 1  Acid Reflux I began to have constipation and tiredness around day 4. I woke up tired and with headache on day 7. Later that morning, I broke out into hives, all over my body, was itching like crazy and had extreme swelling of my ears and eyelids- it felt like my head was going to pop from the inside out. The nurse suggested I be aware of possible throat swelling, as my reaction is considered severe. I took Benadryl to reduce the hives and itching. The swelling remained the same. Do your research before taking this. If you have a sensitive system, try a sensitive medication. F 31 6 days
9/24/2007
 3  Reflux Unable to metabolize alchohol Ever since I started taking Aciphex (took Nexuim for years then my husband insurance changed and wouldn't pay for it)I have been unable to breakdown alchohol. The process of breakdown stops at aldehyde which is a toxin, and I get very ill with palpitations, sweating and vomiting/diarrhea. Not that I was a big drinker, but now I can't drink at all. I stopped Aciphex and the reflux symptoms came back. My doctor says the above is not due to Aciphex, but I am NOT convinced. He also says that Aciphex stays in the body for only 24 hours after you stop it (just an FYI). I am cautiously going back on it but am looking into natural alternatives. F 42 8 months
9/23/2007
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 5  Acid ReFlux None After only taking Aciphex for 2 months by problems went away. Now I'm able to resume back to eating any kinds of food that I want such as: spicy and red saucey stuff. Aciphex worked well! F 35 2 days
9/20/2007
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 1  Acid Reflux/ Ulcers I experienced leg cramps that hit my thighs and legs and caused me to not be able to walk while taking medicine. M 29 4 days
9/19/2007
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