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Brand Names: Aciphex

Generic Name: rabeprazole (Pronunciation: ra BEP ra zole)

• What is rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• What are the possible side effects of rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• What is the most important information I should know about rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• How should I take rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Aciphex)?
• What happens if I overdose (Aciphex)?
• What should I avoid while taking rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• What other drugs will affect rabeprazole (Aciphex)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is rabeprazole (Aciphex)?

Rabeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Rabeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Rabeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Rabeprazole may also be given with an antibiotic to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Rabeprazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Aciphex 20 mg

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What are the possible side effects of rabeprazole (Aciphex)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache;
• upset stomach or diarrhea;
• insomnia or nervousness; or
• a rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about rabeprazole (Aciphex)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to rabeprazole or to similar medicines such as lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (Nexium), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), or pantoprazole (Protonix).

Some conditions are treated with a combination of rabeprazole and antibiotics. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before your treatment is completed.