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Aciphex Side Effects

Generic name: rabeprazole

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 6, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about rabeprazole. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Aciphex.

Summary

Common side effects of Aciphex include: atrophic gastritis. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to rabeprazole: oral tablets.

Side effects include:

Pain, pharyngitis, flatulence, infection, constipation.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to rabeprazole: oral delayed release capsule, oral delayed release tablet, oral tablet extended release.

General

The most commonly reported side effects are headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (up to 21%), abdominal pain (up to 16%), vomiting (up to 14%)

Common (1% to 10%): Benign fundic gland polyps, constipation, flatulence, nausea

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth, dyspepsia, eructation

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Gastritis, stomatitis

Frequency not reported: Microscopic colitis

Postmarketing reports: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia, non-specific pain, pain

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Chills, pyrexia/fever

Postmarketing reports: Sudden death[Ref]

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bronchitis, sinusitis

Postmarketing reports: Dyspnea, interstitial pneumonia[Ref]

Nervous system

Hepatic encephalopathy occurred in patients with underlying cirrhosis.[Ref]

Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache, taste disturbance/perversion

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Somnolence

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hepatic encephalopathy

Postmarketing reports: Coma, vertigo[Ref]

Immunologic

Common (1% to 10%): Flu-like syndrome/ influenza-like illness, infection[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, myalgia

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arthralgia, fracture of hip/wrist/spine, leg cramps

Postmarketing reports: Bone fractures, rhabdomyolysis[Ref]

Dermatologic

Erythema and bullous reactions usually resolved after discontinuation.[Ref]

Common (1% to 10%): Rash

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythema

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Bullous reactions, pruritus, sweating

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

Frequency not reported: Facial swelling, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Postmarketing reports: fatal TEN, other drug eruptions, severe dermatological reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus, urticarial skin eruptions[Ref]

Psychiatric

Common (1% to 10%): Insomnia

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nervousness

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Depression

Frequency not reported: Confusion

Postmarketing reports: Delirium, disorientation[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Common (1% to 10%): Chest pain

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Peripheral edema

Postmarketing reports: Hypotension[Ref]

Hepatic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Increased hepatic enzymes

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hepatitis, jaundice, serious hepatic dysfunction[Ref]

Increased hepatic enzymes occurred in patients with underlying cirrhosis.[Ref]

Genitourinary

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urinary tract infection[Ref]

Hematologic

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Leukocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia

Postmarketing reports: Agranulocytosis, bicytopenia, blood dyscrasias, hemolytic anemia, increase in prothrombin time/INR, pancytopenia[Ref]

Increased prothrombin time/INR occurred in patients taking warfarin concomitantly.[Ref]

Metabolic

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anorexia, weight gain

Frequency not reported: Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) deficiency, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia

Postmarketing reports: Hyperammonemia[Ref]

Renal

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Interstitial nephritis[Ref]

Ocular

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Visual disturbance

Postmarketing reports: Blurred vision[Ref]

Endocrine

Frequency not reported: Gynecomastia

Postmarketing reports: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) elevations[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions included facial swelling, hypotension, dyspnea, erythema, and bullous reactions; these reactions typically resolved after discontinuation.[Ref]

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Acute systemic allergic reactions, anaphylaxis/anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, potential allergic reactions[Ref]

References

1. Product Information. Aciphex (rabeprazole). Janssen Pharmaceuticals. 2001.

2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.

3. Cerner Multum, Inc. Australian Product Information.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.