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 any of the ingredients used to make this product.

Aciphex Medication

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, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
Any allergies, including to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Some Aciphex Precautions and Warnings

Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with Aciphex include the following:

Aciphex can interact with certain medications (see Aciphex Drug Interactions).
Aciphex is considered a pregnancy Category B medication, which means that it is probably safe for use during pregnancy, although the full risks are currently unknown (see Aciphex and Pregnancy).
If you have severe liver disease, your healthcare provider may use caution when treating you with Aciphex.
At this time, it is unknown if Aciphex passes through breast milk in humans (see Aciphex and Breastfeeding).

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