Rabeprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• JLS...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 18, 2017

"Was on Aciphex PRN for 11 years. New insurance will not pay for it now, even though they know I was on it for years prior. Now taking the generic, rabeprazole. I had to go through all the over-the-counter meds as well. Rabeprazole gave me some relief, but not for long. Heaven forbid I miss one dose. It never relieves the symptoms fully. I would take Aciphex maybe 5-6 times a month with full relief. It's like a wonder drug. Without it, I'm back to propping the pillows up at night, stomach pain, diarrhea, belching, bloating, gas, vomiting; basically feeling miserable most days."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2020

"I tried multiple OTC drugs for GERD, including Prevacid, which gave me horrible diarrhea. I went to the GI doctor who prescribed me AcipHex and said that it was less likely to cause GI issues and would take away the GERD and belching from my hiatal hernia. It solved the GERD but not the belching, but I had horrible rashes pop up, and I couldn't figure out why I was so itchy. Then, I realized this was the only new thing I added recently. Side effects are rashes, itching, SLE, and others. I was having an allergic reaction. I had rashes all over my back! I had to take Benadryl. I have stopped the AcipHex and will be calling the doctor on Monday. :("

• Drw...
• May 6, 2016

Rabeprazole "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..."

• Gue...
• March 16, 2010

"Rabeprazole worked great for me for the first 10 days, and it has worked wonderfully for my husband for 2 years. Unfortunately, on approximately the 13th day of treatment, I developed severe and fluctuating blood pressure (198/118 top noted), panic and anxiety attacks lasting for hours, facial numbness, chest tightness, dizziness, etc. I'm not on any other medicines. I stopped taking it, and after 3 days, symptoms slowly dissipated."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2023

"Started taking this in May 2021 because omeprazole and esomeprazole gave me headaches and stiff muscles. It was great at first, although my muscles remained stiff. Once I increased the dose at the request of the doctor, I ended up with some awful side effects. Terrible bloating and distension, even tighter muscles, head pressure, headache, dizziness, nausea, basically feeling like I was dying. I came off it for a while and tried lansoprazole, but after a while, it all came back on that drug. I ended up back on rabeprazole, but taking it every other day. It seemed to be going well until the side effects slowly started to return. I've now been off it for one week without any heartburn. I'm taking famotidine at night only, as well as ginger, probiotics, magnesium, multivitamin, extra B12, quercetin, and loratadine. All these things help reduce esophageal inflammation and restore nutrient balance. I'm feeling better after one week, a little bit each day."

• pau...
• November 28, 2008

Rabeprazole "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."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2024

Rabeprazole "I was taking Omeprazole 40mg at night, and it stopped working. I have been suffering with GERD for a few years now, and it got so bad that I started having bad chest pains and couldn’t sleep at night. I went on Pantoprazole Sodium, and it gave me bad side effects, so my doctor switched me to Aciphex. From the first time I took it, it helped immediately! I am so happy I can actually feel comfortable again. This is definitely a 10/10 drug."

• SJP...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 23, 2020

"I have been taking rabeprazole 20 mg daily for about 20 years. Occasionally, I have had short periods of gastritis, but they have not lasted very long. Fantastic for 20 years. However, over the last 2 months, the drug appears to have stopped working and no longer brings any relief. Back to the GP tomorrow."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

"Switched from Protonix 40 mg to rabeprazole (generic) 20 mg, and my heartburn came storming back. Rabeprazole 20 mg is supposed to be a dose equivalent to 40 mg of other PPIs. My doctor said it was stronger, but not in my case."

• Kev...
• November 23, 2013

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

• Car...
• April 18, 2010

Rabeprazole "I have been a poster child and lab rat for every H2 blocker and proton pump inhibitor for the last 30 years. Having severe GERD and hiatus hernia. I can tell you that this product is the BEST!"

• Non...
• April 10, 2016

Rabeprazole "I have taken Protonix without any relief. My doctor increased my dosage from 40 mg to 80 mg. I had really bad headaches and no relief from reflux. I began taking Aciphex and got results immediately."

• jp4...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 17, 2013

Rabeprazole "Tried other medicines for my GERD. Aciphex has been my salvation for 12 years and is worshiped by me."

• Anonymous
• June 15, 2011

Rabeprazole "I've been taking it for four years now, and it has been helping a lot with stopping the heartburn and acid reflux. However, I now have to stop taking it since it is causing osteoporosis."

• Fee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2013

Rabeprazole "This is the only thing that works."

• sut...
• April 5, 2011

Rabeprazole "Without a doubt, Aciphex is the only medicine that stopped my GERD."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2008

Rabeprazole "Fast acting and no side effects."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2009

Rabeprazole "Aciphex is the only medicine I have found that completely helped me with my reflux. I was miserable before taking Aciphex."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2009

Rabeprazole "Have tried several different brands before Aciphex. I love it. I have not had heartburn in 5 months. Unbelievable."

• Ang...
• June 14, 2009

Rabeprazole "This medicine works. I recommend it to everyone. I have a hiatus hernia, and I tell you it's like I never had it. No pain."

• Cra...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 27, 2019

"I've been on rabeprazole for years now. My doctor tried everything on me, and nothing worked, until I tried rabeprazole. I am allergic to the little purple pill."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2023

"This medication was effective in treating reflux, but unfortunately caused constipation, so I discontinued using it."

• Roc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 10, 2022

Rabeprazole "I've had issues with GERD for years and have taken so many different medications. For me, this is the best I've ever used. This does the job for me. I take 2 in the morning, and they do the job."

• Chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2019

"I started this drug yesterday. Is it supposed to be instant relief? GERD was the worst it’s been last night. Please tell me this is normal and it will eventually work...."

• Fai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2019

"Feel very comfortable, and I can eat anything that I want. There is no more GERD now. Thanks, Rabeprazole. It works."