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Aciphex This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Aciphex but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Aciphex prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Rabeprazole is used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Rabeprazole is used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers. Rabeprazole is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. Recent news articles mentioning Aciphex Proton Pump Inhibitor Pariet Tablets 10mg Receives Approval in ...  -  Jan 30, 2007 PharmaLive.com (press release), Adult patients should take the following three-drug regime twice a day, for seven days: rabeprazole sodium (10mg per dose, titer), amoxicillin (750mg per Proton Pump Inhibitor Pariet(R) Tablets 10mg Receives Approval in ...  -  Jan 31, 2007 PipelineReview.com (press release), Announced today that the company's proton pump inhibitor Pariet® Tablets 10mg (generic name: rabeprazole sodium), in combination with the antibiotics Beta blockers can reduce migraines  -  Jan 23, 2007 Newsday, They found that long-term use of drugs such as Aciphex (rabeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole) or Prilosec (omeprazole) for more than a year increased the How should Aciphex be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Rabeprazole comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 4 to 8 weeks, but it is sometimes taken for a longer time. When taken for ulcers, rabeprazole should be taken after the morning meal. When taken in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, rabeprazole is taken twice a day, with the morning and evening meals, for 7 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take rabeprazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. Other uses for Aciphex [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before taking risperidone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to risperidone or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention amiodarone (Cordarone); antidepressants; buproprion (Wellbutrin); carbamazepine (Tegretol); celecoxib (Celebrex); chlorpromazine (Thorazine); cimetidine (Tagamet); cisapride (Propulsid); clomipramine (Anafranil); clozapine (Clozaril); disopyramide (Norpace); dofetilide (Tikosyn); doxorubicin (Adriamycin); ergot alkaloids such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Cafergot, Ercaf, others), methylergonovine (Methergine), and methysergide (Sansert); erythromycin (E.E.S, E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); furosemide (Lasix); levodopa (Dopar, Sinemet) medications for anxiety, high blood pressure, or seizures; metoclopromide (Reglan); methadone (Dolophine); moxifloxacin (Avelox); other medications for mental illness; paroxetine (Paxil); pimozide (Orap); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl); quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex); ranitidine (Zantac); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); ritonavir (Norvir); ropinarole (Requip); sedatives; sertraline (Zoloft); sleeping pills; sotalol (Betapace); sparfloxacin (Zagam); terbinafine (Lamisil); thioridazine (Mellaril); tranquilizers; and valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene).Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you use or have ever used street drugs or large amounts of alcohol and if you have or have ever had Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, difficulty swallowing, breast cancer, angina (chest pain), irregular heartbeat, problems with your blood pressure, heart failure, a heart attack, a stroke, seizures, kidney or liver disease, or if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had to stop taking a medication for mental illness because of severe side effects. tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking risperidone, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while taking risperidone. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking risperidone. you should know that risperidone may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking risperidone. you should know that you may have increases in your blood sugar (hyperglycemia) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking risperidone or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking risperidone: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar can cause more serious symptoms, such as dry mouth, upset stomach and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, or decreased consciousness, and may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage. you should know that risperidone may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot . Tell your doctor if you plan to do vigorous exercise or be exposed to extreme heat. you should know that risperidone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking risperidone. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inherited condition in which a special diet must be followed to prevent mental retardation), you should know that the orally disintegrating tablets contain phenylalanine. What side effects can Aciphex cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Rabeprazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache upset stomach diarrhea stomach pain vomiting constipation dry mouth increased or decreased appetite muscle or bone pain drowsiness dizziness difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep There may be other side effects from rabeprazole. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Brand names for Aciphex [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] AcipHex®