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Aciphex Precautions and Warnings

There are some Aciphex precautions and warnings that pertain to certain groups of people, including women who are pregnant and people with liver disease. Pregnant women should talk to their healthcare provider before using Aciphex. You should not take Aciphex if you are allergic to any component of the drug or if you are allergic to substituted benzimidazoles.

 

Aciphex: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking Aciphex® (rabeprazole sodium), you should tell your healthcare provider:
 
  • If you have liver disease or liver failure
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • If you have any allergies.
 
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 

Some Aciphex Precautions and Warnings

Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with Aciphex include the following:
 
 
 
  • Aciphex is considered a pregnancy Category B medication, which means that it has not been studied in pregnant women. However, when studied in animals, it showed no negative effects on unborn babies. Women who are pregnant should talk to their healthcare provider before using Aciphex.
 
  • If you have severe liver disease, your healthcare provider may use caution when treating you with Aciphex.
 
  • If you are nursing, it is not known whether Aciphex passes through your milk. Therefore, if you are taking Aciphex, it is recommended that you stop nursing while taking this drug.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;