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AcipHex

Rabeprazole Sodium

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6.9
6.4  Effectiveness
2  Side Effects
5.4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 1 AcipHex side effect and 2 AcipHex benefits.

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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking AcipHex, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 3.8% 73.1% 19.2% 3.8%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 3.8% 0% 53.8% 38.5% 3.8%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 92.3% 7.7% 0%
Energy 0% 3.8% 88.5% 7.7% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 3.8% 80.8% 15.4% 0%
Patience 0% 3.8% 96.2% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 3.8% 96.2% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 3.8% 3.8% 80.8% 7.7% 3.8%
Stress Level 0% 3.8% 92.3% 3.8% 0%
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Commonly Reported AcipHex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 80.8% 11.5% 3.8% 0% 3.8%
Gas 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 88.5% 7.7% 3.8% 0% 0%
Insomnia 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported AcipHex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breast Tenderness 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Chest Tightness 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 95.2% 4.8% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking AcipHex
Since taking AcipHex Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 3.4%
Seizure 3.4%
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06 Oct 2011 i really enjoy taking this medication, i feel much better within a few minutes.
   —Posted by PILS
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25 Sep 2011 I have taken several prescribed and OTC Mede for GERD with little success. The only action that has resulted in relief has been weight loss.
   —Posted by lee
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20 Sep 2011 You have to take it for a while for it to start working.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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06 Jun 2010 STOPPED WORKING AFTER A MONTH WORKED GOOD BUT SOMEHOW STOPPED
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02 Jun 2010 AcipHex does not work at all. My acid reflux is not better when I take it. I had to switch to a different medication because it did not help my acid reflux.
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