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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 4  Eosinophilic Esophagitis Bloating, muscle weakness, could not concentrate, headaches, constipation. Helped with my pressure in my esophagus, but was not worth it for the side effects. I would only take again if I had to. F 33 30 days
5/1/2009
 1  Hiatal Hernia, GERD Severe Hives, itchy throat (roof of mouth), heart palputations, some upper back pain This drug worked great the first two days, but started feeling chest palputations and had an itchy throat, but thought it was from the pollen, by day three I broke out in a mild rash on my forearm, then my legs. Day seven and I'm competely covered in Hives and continue having palputations. Going to my Urgent care provider tomorrow for some relief. Tonight was my last night taking this horrible product. My doctor said there's no major side effects. Called pharmacisist, he said this drug normally does not cause hives. And we're supposed to believe these people. Going back on Pepcid AC, and apple cider Vinegar tablets. F 42 7 days
5/1/2009
 2  acid reflux allergic reaction; red skin and itchy; numbness on right side of face. blurred vision. Sensation of swollen eyes. it actually worked very well for my acid reflux, but by 4th day I was itching, and by 5th day right side of my face went numb, and had difficulty focusing on printed material. M 49 5 days
4/28/2009
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 1  gerd Three day headache. Not an inconvenient type headache, but a three days lying on my bed with a wet cloth over my face type headache. I don't know if it works for acid problems, I did not take it long enough to find out. F 48 3 days
4/28/2009
 5  GERD None Finally found the right med to control my reflux. Had two endoscopy procedures, dilating my esophagus, nothing worked, pricey med, but if you can't afford it, there are programs that can help. My meds are free. I can finally enjoy life again! F 25 5 months
4/27/2009
 3  Gerd Always had very low blood pressure. 3 mos. on this shot my blood pressure way up. having some anxiety. worst symptom though is the difficulty swallowing, almost choking on food or drink, coughing and glad to hear i'm not alone. nexium gave me blurred vision and confusion so not sure what to try now. i do not want to go back to vomiting acid. it did get rid of the acid reflux for the most part. F 41 3 months
4/22/2009
 1   heart palpatations, insomnia, dry eyes, muscle spasms, tingling in arms and legs, severe diahrea,bloating the worst,intestinal pain,chest pain, sore mouth and tongue,dry mouth, axiety, and more Worked great for my acid reflux, but I can barely function from side effects. the doctor are nuts for giving this to anyone. thank God I realized it was the meds, took me 6 months of hell towake up, off for 3 days, feel like a new person. Also, had similar symptoms when taking protonix.I will stick to 1/2 bottle of Tums. F 43 6 months
4/22/2009
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 1  GERD Headache, nausea, vomiting, weird sensation in legs after 3 days - warm from calf to knee on left leg, followed by pressure or painful sensation. Dr. thought it was a pinched sciatic nerve, but muscle relaxers and ibuprofen had no effect. I stopped taking the medicine yesterday, and I am feeling less of the warm sensations. I think it may take a few days to completely stop, since it took a few days to start. I would rather have the GERD symptoms than this. It was really scary. I went to the ER because I thought I had a blood clot in my leg - I could feel that something was wrong with my circulation. F 30 8 days
4/20/2009
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 1  GERD Rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat and severe headaches. Doc was examining me and went to search side effects. The drug rep for this drug happened to be in the office at the time and he told him he'd never prescribe it again because my heartbeat was so irregular. I'd never had it before and never since. F 48 7 days
4/19/2009
 4  GERD none This worked great, but after my first presciption fill, the insurance company demanded that my Dr. change it to a less expensive med. I had a 90 day supply but did not take it everyday. It lasted me a year. Now on Nexium - not sure if it is working and might be having side effects, can't tell since I was also taking allergy meds. F 38 1 years
4/18/2009
 1  Acid reflux Left arm pain, dizziness, diarrhea I just took my first dose today, and I will never take it again. I asked my dr. when he prescribed it to me if there are any side effects, and all he said was that I might experience loose stools. Not only have I had bad diarrhea, but I am also experiencing pain in my left arm and dizziness. I was ready to go to the hospital until I came here and read how many other people have had the same side effects. I am not taking one more dose. He also told me to take Prilosec after I finished the three day sample he gave me, but reading how similar the side effects are for that, I would rather have the acid reflux. F 27 1 days
4/18/2009
 1  acid reflux and day & night sweats Head heavy dizziness, impaired equilibrium, insomnia, tummy bloating, stomach and leg cramping, headaches, mild heart palpitations - all progressive in nature. The first six days I felt great. All previous symptoms and reasons for taking medication quickly disappeared; the feeling of the need to constantly vomit, heartburn, constant day and night sweats were gone, coughing disappeared, the strange foggy headaches went away. * Day seven was the onset of dizziness and imbalance. When I turned my head or made any moderate to quick movement, my brain lagged behind as if it were in a delay only it became worse progressively through the day, each day. I thought I was having a Stroke. Then came the mild palpitations and headahces, tummy bloating and leg cramping came next along with limited sleep. M 52 16 days
4/12/2009
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 2  GERD Dizzy,Stomach cramps,sick stomach Worst medicine I have ever taken. F 36 1 months
4/4/2009
 1  Acid Reflux Dizziness, tight chest, shortness of breath, insomnia, anxiety, depression. This pill is like posion. I was already being tested for some dizziness issues and this just compounded it. I felt like I was dying taking this medication and I'm only 29 yrs old. I report this to the FDA and suggest you all do the same. F 29 4 days
3/30/2009
 5  Acid reflux None Works perfectly! have lived acid free since I started taking it. M 65 12 months
3/29/2009
 4  Pre Cancerous cell Blurry vision (getting better), insomnia, cough ( the cough is so unbearable I know this is were the insomnia is coming from)I have to sleep in the other bedroom just so my husband can sleep. The Doctor explained to me this will take 8 weeks. I can't wait. Otherwise the product is working well for me. I know I will be looking for something else to work for me, but for now I will give this a try. For the price this is a plus!!!!!!!!!! F 48
3/26/2009
 2  GERD Feeling of food stuck in throat, belching. Originally started with feeling of weakness and pressure on chest (had stress test which came back normal). Had discomfort after almost every meal even tho was eating bland foods and no caffeine or acid or fatty foods. Finally went for a second opinion and more tests and had to stop taking Aciphex for week before tests. Found I felt same without the Aciphex. When got results of tests did not have GERD (just a nerve sensitivity), but doctor said I now have small cysts on stomach from the Aciphex. F 65 15 weeks
3/25/2009
 1  gerd spacey,confused,just not feeling right.itchy,tingly,headaches F 50 9 days
3/21/2009
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 4  GERD, extreme acid reflux Anxiety, and chest pains for the first week and a half. I've been taking 2 (20 mg) tablets a day. After the first week and a half, the additional chest pain and anxiety - that i think are from the medication - subsided. I felt it was worth going through because the burning, aching, chest pains (pain under my sternum) that I was having on a daily basis were so bad i could barely focus at work. I've taken Aciphex before and I recognized what was the acid reflux pains and what were caused by the medication. This works better for me than Prevacid or Protonix (which seem to do nothing at all).I've been on aciphex on and off since I was 26. I would also urge you to change your diet - eating smaller meals more frequently rather than 3 a day can help more than you would realize. I also seem to get reflux isues when my estrogen levels are low - if anyone has the same issue - please email me. Thank you. F 29 3 years
3/16/2009
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 3  GERD extreme anxiety, fatigue, blurred vision, constipation. I have been taking 20mg once a day for the past 4 years plus. It did help me with the acid reflux but every time I tried to get off I coudn't. Now I'm trying taking it every other day and I'm starting to feel the acid. Any suggestions in how to come off this medication is very much appreciated. F 45 4 years
3/14/2009

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