Aciphex for GERD User Reviews

Aciphex has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 91% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Aciphex rating summary

9.3/10 average rating

33 ratings from 36 user reviews.

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Reviews for Aciphex

Kgdea...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 23, 2021

"Hoping my review might help someone. I have gastritis and went through about 4 different PPIs before I took this one because the others caused severe anxiety. Aciphex was the first med that helped and didn't cause a huge increase in anxiety. With this med in the morning and taking Remeron at night, I am now feeling much better. I also adjusted my diet significantly as well."

10 / 10

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Peojo
Taken for 10 years or more
November 14, 2020

"I have been taking brand name Aciphex since probably late 1990s. 20 mg/day magically disappeared my symptoms after all other PPIs and H2 blockers eventually failed. Then the price started to go up so I celebrated the day the patent expired. Generic rabeprazole was a great disappointment so we (my GI doc and I) kept writing letters to insurance so they would pay for the brand name. Eventually the price went out of control so we had to abandon that option. We found out that Eisai ltd. the manufacturer of Aciphex also manufactured the generic rabeprazole under the name of Pariet in Great Britain. This worked so far for the last couple of years but I have to double the dose to 40 mg/day and combine it with 20 mg of famotidine. I read other reviews that indicate people had similar frustrating experiences when switching to generic rabeprazole. I wonder what makes that difference and why?"

9 / 10

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KevinB
December 26, 2014

"I have tried every over the counter and prescription medicine for GERD that I can think of. Aciphex is the only one that has ever worked for me. I have suffered from GERD and other Gastric issues for a long time and I suffer when I run out of this medication. I love to eat...so...this helps. "

10 / 10

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youca...
February 14, 2012

"Amazing medicine! I've had GERD for 14 years. I've been on Aciphex for 10 years. No other medicine has ever come close to touching how effective this is for me. When my insurance stopped paying for it, I tried Prevacid. It did not help me at all. I had to try it for two weeks and if it failed to help, my insurance agreed to pay for Aciphex. That was the most miserable 2 weeks of my life. Constant burning reflux was all my days were filled with. I was so happy when I got to get back on Aciphex! I have no reflux symptoms whatsoever with it. If GERD is making your life miserable, give it a try!"

10 / 10

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drsojo
Taken for 10 years or more
October 2, 2013

"Started years ago and got instant relief. Tried all other available meds with little results. Never had any side effects at all with Aciphex. My insurance doesn't like it, but I couldn't live without it."

10 / 10

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katos...
December 14, 2008

"I have severe acid reflux and tried numerous medications - Tagamet, Nexium and many over the counter medicines. Aciphex is the only medication that has helped. I've taken it for 8 years with no side effects. "

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Theno...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 16, 2015

"My insurance refuses to pay for it saying Prilsect is just as good. NOT!!!!! I take 2 a day (180 for 3 months) and it would cost me almost $700 a month. I get through Canada for $123 per 200, over 3 month vs. $2,000. Aciphex is not even comparable to any other, Zantac, all of them. Good luck to you."

10 / 10

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NANA
Taken for 10 years or more
December 21, 2018

"I've had GERD for 20+ years. Tried all of the medications but seemed to build up resistance to them and they would no longer work after several months. ACIPHEX is the only one that worked consistently, however, insurance wouldn't pay for it. My doctor wrote several letters and finally got it approved. I am now on Medicare and it is not on an approved list where I can get it. It is truly a miracle drug and has worked for me consistently. I, too, don't know why there is not a generic form or why it is not more affordable. I would give this a 10 out of 10."

10 / 10

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kate
February 23, 2015

"I have had GERD for years. I tried everything available and nothing helped until my doctor prescribed Aciphex. No more pain. It is the best thing on the market. I do not know why it is not over the counter. My insurance has tried to have my doctor switch me to a less expensive medicine, but they didn't work and I had to pay the higher copay for Aciphex. It is a God send. I do wish it was cheaper and over the counter."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 23, 2012

"I've been taking Aciphex since 2001 and it has worked wonders on my GERD. Before I retired from active duty in 2003, one doctor switched me to another brand. Next thing you know I was in the hospital with extreme chest pain - all caused by GERD. I went back on the Aciphex and have been comfortable ever since."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 3, 2008

"Aciphex was a true dream come true for me. Ive suffered from savere reflux for 3 years now, because of a hiatel hernia, and this is the first and only thing that has completely stopped the reflux and pain!!!!"

10 / 10

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pauley
February 20, 2009

"I take AcipHex every morning to control my heartburn symptoms. After I eat breakfast, I get heartburn from the coffee and juice. I take AcipHex after breakfast and I always find it works really fast to make my heartburn go away. Even when I go to bed at night, I don't have heartburn. The other best thing is that it's a tiny pill, and it's so easy to swallow. Half the time I don't even have to have something to drink."

10 / 10

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Tamir...
July 7, 2010

"I have had GERD and GERD like issues since the age of 12. I have been put on every medication available on the market only to have them stop working after a few short years. Finally, about 10-15 years ago I started taking Aciphex - no side effects, no resistance... no problems at all. My one and ONLY issue is the cost. I have tried every generic and over the counter (supposedly) "equivalent" with no success. "

9 / 10

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bosavi
October 14, 2018

"Taken since 2005, it was the only PPI that worked. 2018 started having side effects, tired, muscle aches, complications with cramps in back and other similar pains related to muscles. Stopped taking and problems disappeared. After 2 months of discomfort and GERD back again, I tried it again, after 3 days side effects returned. Time to change, too bad, it worked for 12 years."

5 / 10

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Cat...
June 24, 2013

"I was first given this medication many years ago. I first got it through the military, then through my private insurance. Then, I put in for a refill and couldn't believe how much I was charged. It became non-formulary with the military pharmacy too, I just couldn't afford it. My doctor has tried different medications, but they don't help like they should. I keep checking to see if a generic comes available, so MAYBE it will be formulary somewhere."

10 / 10

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Gerdi...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 30, 2014

"First had the extreme chest pain (like I imagine a heart attack would be) 10 years ago. Tried many different products with my gastroenterologist's help. Ended up with Aciphex. Of course, the insurance company tried to get me to use other stuff. "

10 / 10

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Anonymous
September 4, 2008

"I lived with severe heartburn for years. It was absolutely crippling at times. I had to essentially watch everything I ate and drank. Aciphex gave me my life back. I recommend looking into it as a possible treatment."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 1, 2011

"I have taking Aciphex for about a year now and I can not live without it, forgot it on vacation and paid the price. Will not make that mistake again. I like many others have tried various prescription as well as over the counter medicines but nothing works as well as Aciphex."

10 / 10

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JD Ga...
May 23, 2008

"Medicine appears to be working. On my second day, I have no heartburn. I am a little concerned about my headache that I have had all day today. I am hoping that this is but a small price to pay, if my esophagus will benefit from this medicine."

8 / 10

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Mano
December 9, 2017

"I am just on second day of starting generic Acifex and can not believe how great I feel. I have been in pain and diarrhea for a month due to taking multiple meds for a heart issue. Acifex has been a blessing!"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
March 7, 2009

"I have taken every medicine out there for my acid reflux and I am so grateful to have found aciphex works well. I still have bad days but I've tried to skip days without taking my aciphex and can tell a huge difference."

9 / 10

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Drw_T
May 6, 2016

"I took Aciphex for the last year. It relieved the symptoms VERY well. However, it didn't heal any of my problems. I still have erosive esophagus, and I still have chronic gastritis. So on to the next..."

5 / 10

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paulius
November 28, 2008

"I started taking AcipHex a while ago for GERD. It is working quite well. What interests me is that all of a sudden the plantar warts on my feet that I have struggled with for years are retreating rapidly, with no new sign of spreading. I have heard that Cimetidine (Tagamet) is sometimes prescribed for warts. "

9 / 10

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Kevin...
November 23, 2013

"I have been on Aciphex for about 12 years. It is the only thing that works for my GERD. "

10 / 10

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Carde...
April 18, 2010

"I have been a poster child and lab rat for every H2 Blocker and Proton Pump inhibitor for the that last 30 years. Having severe GERD and Hiatus Hernia. I can tell you that this product is the BEST!"

10 / 10

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