| What is Aciphex used for? Aciphex
is used for:
- short-term (4-8 weeks) healing of a gradual
breakdown (erosion) or sore (ulceration) in the esophagus
which may be caused by the
backward flow of gastric acid from the stomach into
the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD);
- maintenance of healing of erosive or ulcerative
GERD;
- short-term (up to 4 weeks) healing of an ulcer
in the duodenum;
- medical conditions that result in the body
secreting too much acid, including Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome.
General Information about Aciphex:
Aciphex does not work for everyone. Improvement
in your symptoms does not prevent you from having other
stomach-related medical conditions.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Because Aciphex lowers the level of acid in your
stomach, certain other medications can interact with Aciphex.
Review all medications that you are taking with your health
care provider, including those that you take without a
prescription.
Tell your health care provider if you are trying
to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of Aciphex?
(This is NOT a complete list of side
effects reported with Aciphex. Your health care provider
can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)
Aciphex is generally well tolerated. The
most common side effect is headache.
For more detailed information about Aciphex, ask your
health care provider.
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