Rabeprazole (Aciphex) is a proton pump inhibitor.

Take Rabeprazole (Aciphex) exactly as directed.

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Headache.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Clarithromycin or voriconazole because they may increase the risk of Rabeprazole (Aciphex)'s side effects
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cyclosporine, or digoxin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir), or iron because their effectiveness may be decreased by Rabeprazole (Aciphex)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rabeprazole (Aciphex) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have liver problems or stomach or bowel cancer

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Rabeprazole (Aciphex) is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Rabeprazole (Aciphex) may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as:

black tarry stools
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain
have trouble swallowing

Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Rabeprazole (Aciphex)

If you have any questions about Rabeprazole (Aciphex), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.