An Introduction to Aciphex Side Effects
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with
Aciphex® (
rabeprazole sodium). However, not everyone who takes Aciphex will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug well. When people do develop side effects, the symptoms are usually minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Aciphex. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Aciphex side effects with you.)
Possible Side Effects of Aciphex
Aciphex has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with over 1,000 people worldwide having been evaluated.
In these studies, side effects occurring in a group of people taking the drug are documented.
Based on these studies, the most common side effects of Aciphex included:
- Headaches -- up to 9.9 percent of people
- Diarrhea -- up to 4.5 percent
- Nausea -- up to 4.5 percent
- Vomiting -- up to 3.6 percent
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain) -- up to 3.6 percent
- Pain (the type of pain was not specified) -- up to 3 percent
- Sore throat -- up to 3 percent
- Flatulence -- up to 3 percent
- Infection -- up to 2 percent
- Constipation -- up to 2 percent.
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