Question 1

i've been prescribed aciphex (rabeprazole) but it is too expensive and there is not a generic for it.  is there an alternative?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole: You can try Omeprazole generic and follow the directions. It is over the counter.

Question 2

please describe the medication: aciphex (rabeprazole)?

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Heartburn Medication: Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), esophagus damage, and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as zollinger-ellison syndrome. This medicine may be used in combination with antibiotics to treat h pylori stomach infections and ulcers.

Question 3

how many hours apart can 20mg aciphex (rabeprazole) be taken?

Accepted Answer

Usually,one every: 24 hours but twice daily may be required to control severe cases.If the higher dose is required,you should discus with your doctor.

Question 4

how long after coming off aciphex (rabeprazole) until your system is normal. ?

Accepted Answer

A couple days: Aciphex/rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor: these drugs bind to an enzyme (proton pump) located on stomach parietal cells and block the production of hydrogen ions. So then the hydrogen ions can't combine with chloride ions to form gastric/stomach acid. This blockage/inhibition lasts about 48 hours after which new proton pumps are synthesized and resting proton pumps are reactivated. Stay well

Question 5

i am wondering what works better. prilosec or aciphex?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Both medications are PPI and have similar efficacy. However, though the years I have found that sometimes one will work better than another for a certain individual. There seems to be a link between a persons genetics and efficacy of any medication.

Question 6

does aciphex (rabeprazole) have side effects?

Accepted Answer

All meds do: All medications have effects, which r what we prescribe them 4 nd side effects, which r everything else the med might do.  Hopefully the effects outweigh the side effects.  Aciphex (rabeprazole) is a ppi which prevents your stomach from making acid, which is one of the main function of the stomach.  While controlling some symptoms, we don't know the long term effects yet of this yet. Protein maldigestion?

Question 7

r side effects  common in aciphex (rabeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: All medications have effects, which r what we prescribe them 4 nd side effects, which r everything else the med might do.  Hopefully the effects outweigh the side effects.  Aciphex (rabeprazole) is a ppi which prevents your stomach from making acid, which is one of the main function of the stomach.  While controlling some symptoms, we don't know the long term effects yet of this yet. Protein maldigestion?

Question 8

any difference between aciphex (rabeprazole) and protonix?

Accepted Answer

Minimal : They are both ppis but have some small differences in the way they are metabolized in the liver. Clinically they work essentially the same, though some people may reload better to one or the other.

Question 9

is it possible to buy aciphex (rabeprazole) over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Aciphex (rabeprazole): Rabeprazole (AcipHex) is prescription drug.

Question 10

is aciphex (rabeprazole) same as prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Both Aciphex (rabeprazole) and Prilosec are strong acid blockers in a drug category called proton pump inhibitors. They are chemically different and have different metabolism; therefore, they are different.

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I've been prescribed aciphex (rabeprazole) but it is too expensive and there is not a generic for it. is there an alternative?

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How long after coming off aciphex (rabeprazole) until your system is normal. ?

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Does aciphex (rabeprazole) have side effects?

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R side effects common in aciphex (rabeprazole)?

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