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 |
| 3 | Gastritis | Muscle pain,ringing in the ears,hard heartbeat,and anxiety. | The medicine did help with the gastritis but with all of the symptoms I was experiencing I would rather have the gastritis. | F | 28 | 3 weeks | 9/28/2009 | 5 | GERD | None | Works well for me. Had two endoscopic exams over the 7+ years both normal esophagus/stomach. | F | 49 | 7 years | 9/7/2009 | 1 | reflux | Got Worse | F | 55 | 2 days | 9/3/2009 | 1 | reflux going into throat | was on a double dose ( bid dose) of aciphex for 5 months. during that time I started to develop chest and stomach pains, and diarrhea My diarrhea had improved but I still get bad stomach and chest pains all most all the time. I told my doctor that i was getting these pains and he told me to keep taking the aciphex. I should have never listened to him | this was a very bad drug for me. watch out for side effects. | M | 51 | 5 months | 8/20/2009 | 1 | Gerd | headaches, dizziness, cold sweats,unbelievable anxiety, diarrhea, heart palpitations, severe stomach cramps, rash, felt like I had bugs. | I had to see a heart doctor thinking my heart was bad, I have been so out of it, I couldn't run my own business. The pharmacy didn't have any of these side effects noted! | M | 41 | 1 months | 8/18/2009 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None. This drug has so far only made me feel better. | Used this drug - stomach felt better than in years. Then insurer decided to switched me to the cheaper Nexium - this ended up in a disaster (I went to the emergency room with a suspected aneurysm). Once I figured out it was the switch, I had the doctor put me back on AciPhex. All symptoms gone - I am happy as a clam. | M | 43 | 3 months | 8/17/2009 | 2 | acid reflus | I have had 2 of the worse case scenarios of extrememe headache and cold chills. I live in Phx., AZ, I had taken my pill after church and took the pill knowing that my sister was cooking later that afternoon and I wanted to eat, then went to movies. I got the chills so bad in the movies, with naseau and headache that I went out into 105 degree temp. to sit in the car for 1 hour waiting for my niece to get out of the movie. The car closed up I was probably sitting in 108 degrees and it felt good finally. Then immediately after went home to sleep. The same exact thing happened the 2nd day of taking it. So this was my 4th time. | I did not realize that it was the aciphex until it happened 2x after taking it. | F | 61 | 4 days | 8/17/2009 | 5 | GERD | Is totally controlling acid reflux. But, experiencing muscle pain, muscle weakness and joint pain mostly in both forearms from elbows to wrists. Experienced bad fall as a result. | I would recommend but be alert to side effects. | F | 50 | 4 weeks | 8/15/2009 | 5 | gastritis | none | M | 1 weeks | 8/4/2009 | 4 | GERD that is caused by the CPAP | Very dry mouth and dry throat and full bladder | It is the only medication that seems to work. I believe my GERD and hiatial hernia are the cause of my gerd. | M | 61 | 5 days | 8/2/2009 | 4 | GERD, heartburn, reflux | headaches, dizziness, cold sweats, anxiety, diarrhea, constipation, palpitations, severe stomach cramps, rash | I started this drug about 4 1/2 to 5 years ago. For the most part, I've been pretty satisfied with it's effectiveness. Though I do not like the side effects that I have been experiencing. I also do not like the fact that if I miss a does, my heartburn comes back. Prior to this, I was on Pepcid before it was OTC. And after that, I was on Prevacid for a brief period of about 4 months before my insurance changed and it wouldn't cover it. I don't like that this could be habit forming and if you miss, you'll surely remember w/the heartburn you'll be getting. | M | 31 | 5 years | 7/29/2009 | 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 | 2 | diagnosed acid reflux | all was well for about 4 weeks, but began to have twitching of my left hand, dizziness, heart palpitations and weird flutters. This drug scares the hell out of me. I just quit it and will be trying some Chinese herbal remedies instead. I will also really watch my diet. I think that I can deal with a life style change as opposed to suffering worse fro side efects. | M | 54 | 30 days | 6/29/2009 | 2 | GERD/Hiatal Hernia | forgetful along with tingling, twitching and tremors in both legs and feet | AciPhex definitely eased the pain of my GERD. I have been taking it for about 3 months and started feeling strange. I assumed the forgetfulness was from getting older but even my husband noticed changes in my personality (probably grumpy from all the symptoms). I decided to stop taking AciPhex last Sunday and am glad I did. A few weeks ago I started having twiching in both feet and was visible to others. It progressed to my legs from the knee down and I was sure I had a blot clot or severe circulation problems. I had twitches and tremors that would not stop and continue on and off througout the day. It would wake me up at night. With that said - I have not had any of those symptoms. Not sure if it was the AciPhex but that is the only medication I was taking. So far so good. Thanks to this website for I have learned a lot of information that was not of the preseciption side effects or fine print from the pharmacist pamphlet. I keep Tums and Pepcid in my purse just in case but all in all feel MUCH better without the AciPhex. Good luck and good health to you all. | F | 43 | 3 months | 6/13/2009 | 2 | gastritis, acid reflux | After a week or so, daily headaches, stomach bloating with diarrhea all day, and lightheaded with confusion. | I thank God I looked up the side effects and found this website. I thought something was very wrong with me! The diarrhea became so bad and the gas and bloating made me afraid to leave the house! The confusion had my husband and myself worried.. I couldn't remember where anything was, I lost checks, couldn't find the correct words to finish sentences, etc! A real mess! I am going to try the apple cider vinegar pills for a natural help. | F | 55 | 1.5 weeks | 6/11/2009 | 1 | Suspected acid reflux | Spacey feeling - especially in the morning for a few hours after taking Aciphex. Chest pain on and off. Mild and persistant dizziness. | The makers of the drug suggest a headache is the most common side effect - if that were it I'd stick with it. These side effects however were so immediate and pronounced that I've taken my last Aciphex pill. I have a 100% clean bill of health so the only likely cause of what I'm going through right now is Aciphex. No idea if this drug will work for you - for me the side effects are worse than the problem. | M | 42 | 6 days | 6/11/2009 | 4 | GERD | Dizziness, light headed. Not sure if those are caused by my hypoglycemia. No other side effects noticed as of right now | It has helped out very well. Was taking Nexium 40 mg 2 times a day for about 7 months. Taking the nexium shut off all acid production to where I was not able to digest certain foods. Now taking one 20 mg aciphex with meal. Much better results all around. Also taking it due to a new study out that Nexium causes bone loss?? Don't want to run that risk since osteporosis runs in the family. | M | 32 | 30 days | 5/24/2009 | 2 | When I started taking Aciphex a few months ago I felt it was a miracle drug for my acid reflux, GERD, whatever. I mean a flippin miracle. Lately I have started having mild headaches so I switched to Cimetadine and some other medication that starts with an f. I have even worse headaches today. Does all this over the counter stuff for indigestion cause headaches? I do not know what to do. I love coffee but may have to give it up if I have to take Aciphex to drink it. Just can't stand these headaches. | F | 59 | 6 months | 5/24/2009 | 1 | Silent Reflux | Increasingly severe chest pain, heart palpatations, hard to breath, weight gain and bloating, high blood pressure, insomnia | I started taking Aciphex about 8 months ago. I started to get out of breath thought it was because I was a long time smoker. Breathing became so bad I quit smoking. Three months later and breathing is worse and having chest pains and high blood pressure. Doc puts me on meds for blood pressure sends me for Nuc Stress Test, got results yesterday, heart 100% fine. Doc changes meds and ups aciphex. Come home do some research find this website. I now believe all symptoms are from Aciphex. Stopped taking meds last night. Slept like a baby and no chest pains waking me at night. Will never take again and will tell everyone I come in contact with about side affects! | F | 40 | 8 months | 5/20/2009 | 1 | acid reflux | Severely aggravated my existing Erythromelalgia (EM) (Burning feet). I also felt lethargic. | It works for acid reflux but aggravated my EM. The side effects are not worth it. Nexium does not seem to affect my EM. | M | 56 | 3 weeks | 5/12/2009 |