side effects from this prescription?

Question

Has anyone had any side effects from the prescription aciphex, its a acid reflux med. my doc has me taking

Answer 1

Aciphex, aka rabeprazole:

What are the possible side effects of rabeprazole?

Serious side effects from rabeprazole are rare. Stop taking rabeprazole and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to rabeprazole.
Less serious side effects from rabeprazole are also uncommon. Continue to take rabeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience

headache;
upset stomach or diarrhea;
insomnia or nervousness; or
a rash or itching.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect rabeprazole?

Before taking rabeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

ketoconazole (Nizoral),
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen),
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others),
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), or
cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral).

Answer 2

Side effects from this medication are fairly uncommon. The most common side effect appears to be headache, and it can also cause gastrointestinal upset, like stomach ache, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence and the like.

For the most part, however, this drug appears to be pretty well tolerated by most. Talk to your doctor if you feel like you are experiencing any serious symptoms that you think are related to the drug, as there are other medications you could try for this condition instead that might not give you the same problems. Good luck!

Answer 3

The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, rash and headaches. Dizziness, nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps and water retention rarely occur.