Get Informed: Aciphex
Active Ingredient(s)
Rabeprazole
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and duodenal ulcers. It works by reducing the production of acid in the stomach.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 9:16 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 9:04 PM
Other Names
- Aciphex
- Rabeprazole
- Pariet
How Safe Is It?
- Your Risk Rating
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- Average Risk Rating
-
- Pregnancy Category
- B
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 19 Aug 1999
- Est US Patients*
- 3,405,000
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Aciphex or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Aciphex Safety Report
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What is Aciphex used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 25,600 patients that use Aciphex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Heartburn/GERD | 100% |
mild
severe
|
| Stomach Ulcers | 3% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Aciphex work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 25,600 users taking Aciphex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 88%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Aciphex outweigh the bad things.
- 8%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Aciphex.
Common Side Effects of Aciphex
iGuard regularly polls our more than 25,600 users taking Aciphex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
12% of patients experience side-effects on Aciphex
< 1% of patients experience significant side-effects on Aciphex
Most Common Side Effects...
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Bloating/Gas
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Headache
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Aciphex (Rabeprazole) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I was on aciphex for over a year; started taking it after I had upper GI done for chest pain. It made be very bloated with alot of presure feeling. For some reason it stopped working & I developed really bad acid refux and nausea. Plus I could not afford it even with my ins, my doctor had to supply me with samples every month. I stopped taking it and now take pepcid and feel much better. Female 37
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-22 13:39:24
Question/Comment:
Took Prevacid for 3 years until it stopped working. Last couple of days when getting Prevacid out of my system, I was swamped with acid. Very bad. Dr. gave me a choice of things to try (knew from first time around that Nexium was last resort because of cramping when I first attempted it 3 years ago). Tried Aciphex. The Acid flow was cut off immediately. Day 1, felt perfect (had forgotten how that felt). Days 2 and 3 have slight irritating gas/bloating. Could live with this, but hoping it will go away. Jury still out on whether I will stick with Aciphex or try another.
40 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-04-30 20:09:08
Question/Comment:
I am a 56 year old male with type 2 diabetes. I have taken Aciphex for a lot of years and it works well. The only problem I have is the cost. For years my copay was around $41 per month, about 6 months ago I had it refilled and when I went to pick it up my insurance no longer paid, so my cost was going to be over $300 for one month. I canceled it and started Prilosec over the counter. This works well for me. I have had no heartburn or anything in that range of problems.
56 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-22 14:12:59
Member Answer/Reply:
I also was on Kapidex and switched to Aciphex. Only problem was despite it working well, THE COST is beyond my means. Company has discount coupons for regular users, but "fine print" says if you are on Medicare, NO DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!!! So, any of 65 or older have to pay BIG $$$$.
I have to find something else...I do not understand why drug maker would torture us like this????
66 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-16 11:38:36
Question/Comment:
No longer on Aciphex. Now taking Kapidex
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-27 15:18:56
Member Answer/Reply:
I submitted the previous comment about Aciphex and changing to Kapidex. Was having break through nausea and vomiting one or two meals a day for nearly a week. Therefore the change to Kapidex. No breakthroughs with Kapidex and no other side effects noted while it has been nearly a month now. Evidence of a small to mid size pouch or diverticuli in the esophogus as seen on a scope.
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-28 17:19:13
Question/Comment:
I was given Aciphex because of the 2 inhalers I use. Supposedly they will give me heartburn/gerd. I have had no side effects from it and I assume it's doing it's job because I haven't had any heartburn problems.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-05-05 23:33:35
Member Answer/Reply:
I love aciphex; like youI have had no side effects and no acid reflux.( 57 year old female)
58 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-05-16 23:36:44
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Aciphex