Rabeprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Aciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle

Rabeprazole has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 50 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Rabeprazole

Drw_T
May 6, 2016

Aciphex (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..."

5 / 10

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MissL...
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. :("

3 / 10

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JLS_48
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 18, 2017

"Was on Aciphex PRN for 11 yrs. New insurance will not pay for it now even though they know I was on it for yrs 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 will 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."

2 / 10

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SJP
Taken for 10 years or more
February 23, 2020

"I have been taking rabeprazole 20mg 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."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
February 10, 2023

"Starting 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 loratidine. All these things help reduce esophageal inflammation and restore nutrient balance. I'm feeling better after one week, a little bit each day."

5 / 10

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Jano
Taken for less than 1 month
January 27, 2020

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

1 / 10

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Guest...
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 approx the 13th day of treatment I developed severe and fluctuating blood pressure (198/118 top noted), panic & 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 dissipating."

1 / 10

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paulius
November 28, 2008

Aciphex (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. "

9 / 10

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Kevin...
November 23, 2013

Aciphex (rabeprazole) "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

Aciphex (rabeprazole) "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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jp4750
Taken for 10 years or more
August 17, 2013

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

10 / 10

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Anonymous
June 15, 2011

Aciphex (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."

5 / 10

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Nonam...
April 10, 2016

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

10 / 10

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

Aciphex (rabeprazole) "This is the only thing that works. "

10 / 10

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Chuck
Taken for less than 1 month
March 5, 2019

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

2 / 10

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sutra...
April 5, 2011

Aciphex (rabeprazole) "Without a doubt Aciphex is the only medicine that stopped my GERD."

10 / 10

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Grant
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."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
May 5, 2008

Aciphex (rabeprazole) "Fast acting and no side effects."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
January 4, 2009

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

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Anonymous
January 20, 2009

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

10 / 10

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Rocc
Taken for 10 years or more
April 10, 2022

Aciphex (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."

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Angel...
June 14, 2009

Aciphex (rabeprazole) "This medicine works I recommend it to everyone. I have a hiatus hernia and I tell you is like I never had it. No pain."

10 / 10

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Crash
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 ."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 11, 2022

"Didn't do anything for improving my GERD. I had more fatigue, headaches by taking this drug. I don't recommend at all."

1 / 10

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Faisal...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 16, 2019

"Feel very comfortable and I can eat anything what I want..there is no more GERD Now... Thanks Rabeprazole. It works"

9 / 10

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