Comparing Aciphex vs Nexium
| Aciphex (rabeprazole) | Nexium (esomeprazole) |
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| Aciphex (rabeprazole) | Nexium (esomeprazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Barrett's Esophagus, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, GERD, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Stomach Ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Aciphex may also... View more |
Prescription only
Nexium is an acid-suppressing agent used to treat conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production, such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and stomach ulcers. Nexium is available orally... View more |
Related suggestions Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Erosive Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
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| More about Aciphex (rabeprazole) | More about Nexium (esomeprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
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Aciphex has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect. |
Nexium has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 211 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Aciphex side effects |
View all Nexium side effects |
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| Other rabeprazole brands include: Aciphex Sprinkle | Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 188 drugs are known to interact with Aciphex:
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A total of 217 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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August 19, 1999 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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