Aciphex symptoms and conditions

Have been taking Zantac for about a week. 300 mg at bedtime along with Aciphex, 20 mg in the morning. I've been on Aciphex for several years.
These are all for GERD.

I have been taking Yaz for about 6 months. I am astounded at this website. I never even thought that the symptoms I have been feeling could be attributed to my BC. I am 38 and overweight. BC is a necessity for me and I changed to YAZ for headaches. At first, the headaches were better, but now I am having them quite frequently. I am also having mood swings and anxiety about things that normally wouldn't bother me. Added to the fact that I have been diagnosed with acid reflux and take Zantac and Aciphex, I am beginning to wonder. I am going to call my gyno tomorrow and see if I can make a change over the phone. I doubt it, but maybe. Thanks for all of your posts. K

Hello! My name is Lisa and I had a HORRIBLE experience with Yaz. I took Yaz for 2 months after 3 months of Seasonique. I had switched because Seasonique made me extremely moody (all of a sudden I hated everyone on the planet). My OB gave me a few months worth of Yaz. Within weeks I noticed a strong stomach pain. I contacted my OB and he thought I just had a stomach virus. This pain continued on for several more weeks. I called my OB again and he just said, "The pill doesn't do that." I got a second opinion from another OB and he also agreed.... "The pill doesn't do that." Then out of desperation I made an appt with my Fam doctor and he diagnosed me with Gastritis.... said that he thought my diet was the cause of my pain. Uh, let me mention this.... this stomach pain is so severe you literally CAN'T eat anything cause if you do, 5 mins later you will be in SEVERE pain. To get a better picture of this pain just think of glass shards piercing through your stomach walls (I thought just maybe I was getting an ulcer). My Fam doctor gave me a months worth of Aciphex (which never never never helped at all) and I also saw him twice more in that month (which was my 2nd month of Yaz). He got so frustrated with me... it was Gastritis and if I wanted it to go away I had to be willing to make changes in my diet (I still was not eating and was losing weight) and also be patient enough for the Aciphex to take effect. Finally, out of frustration I quit Yaz. Within weeks my stomach pain was completely gone.
Let me say this to all women reading this. I don't care what your OB says.
There is no need to tolerate any pain from a medication.... especially when there are other options out there. To have a doc tell you to "wait it out for a few months" is ridiculous. To not be able to eat for days or even weeks is dangerous to your health. I eventually googled Yaz + Side Effects and found that the severe stomach pain I was having was a possible side effect and it even instructs you to tell your physician if you experience such pain. Why is it I opted to tell not 1 but 3 docs this and no-one would listen??????? Personally I would like to see all 3 docs lose their jobs because they should have known this.
Ladies, tell anyone you know about this pill. Get the WORD out about this pill. I frequently go on Yahoo Answers and girls are always asking advice on birth control pills and I jump at every chance to spread the word. Let's get this pill OFF OF THE MARKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, I found this site looking for answers to why I have ED. I have had a little problem with it for years but now it's major. I am seeing a urologist about it on 04/18/08. I wanted to see if medications I am currently taken were the cause. My BP was going up into the high 130's and I was concerned about it. So my doc put me on 5 mg of Lisinopril daily to bring the BP down. It's now less about 116/86 which is great but I have the ED problem. I also take 10mg Aciphex for acid reflux and 10mg Singulair for allergies & asthma. I am happy with the blood pressure reduction but really unhappy with the ED. I really do not have any other side effects with Lisinopril that I know of. I am wondering if I should wean myself off it. I do not want to have this ED problem for so long that it develops into permanent problem which I read can and does happen. Any comments?

my symptoms were with Prevacid, I believe that these drugs all have the same dangerous side effect. It started with extreme weakness, numbness and pins and needles in my legs and arm. Now after 9 weeks of stopping the Prevacid I feel shaky and tremors. I take b-12 injections because it seemed to have depleted me of my normal b-12 levels. I am hoping this is the problem and will improve . until than my doctor has me going to a neurologist to assure it is nothing else . mri of brain is normal and thyroid is normal. HOW LONG UNTIL THESE SYMPTOMS SUBSIDE , PLEASE TELL ME THEY WILL GO AWAY.

I was on Prilosec for 3 days, then switched to Aciphex for one day. Within hours after starting the medication, I was extremely drowsy, dizzy, and just "out of it." I also have dry mouth and facial numbness. The side effects are pretty incapacitating, and the most distressing thing is that I stopped the meds 5 days ago, yet the symptoms persist. My doctor has run a series of tests to rule out other problems, and agrees this may be a bad reaction to Prilosec. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this, and if so, how long until the side effects went away?

I too have been taking Aciphex for acid reflux for about three weeks and although it seems to have helped with the burning and nausea, I have just recently (four days ago) been experiencing a slew of symptoms. They include headache, blurred vision in my left eye, facial numbness, both forearms numbness, leg (knee down) numbness, and tingling sensation in head. I went to the ER yesterday due to the left arm and left side facial numbness. They ruled out heart attack, blod clot, stroke, bleeding in brain, and brain tumor via a CT scan and a host of other neurological examinations. Doctors have suggested an MRI to rule out something else neurological (MS, neurofibromatosis, etc.) that a CT scan might not pick up. Also, will do a neck MRI to rule out a bulging disc or pinched nerve. I am hoping that it is just the Aciphex.

I started on the Acphex a couple of weeks ago and have experienced itching or prickling sensation all over my body especially my scalp and legs, on the legs I have a rash that started on the calves and is now working its way up to my thighs and buttocks the rash started out as red bumps but it dry's up and starts flaking off it looks horrible and is getting worse by the day. I am going to stop taking it to see if the symptoms clear up. Also some constipation and my athsma symptoms seem worse.

I have been on prevacid 30mg 2x for 8 months it help me quite a bit, but I'm still not 100% better. I tried all the other such a Nexuim didn't work at all, Aciphex made me feel like I was choking & protonics gave me horrible headaches.

the only mild side effect I have experience with Prevacid is rosey cheeks & and dry skin patches on one of my arms and both legs.

I've been reading tons of articles on apple cider vinger. It's suposed to work. better then any of the meds listed above, with no side effect,also a close friend of mine is a certified nutritionist and swears by it.

I'm 45 (male) and never had asthma until a year ago-- it came on after a severe bout with bronchitis. The doc gave me Prednisone for a week, I also took Advair, Flonase, Aciphex (a stomach pill), and Singulair. After a few months, the asthma seemed to be gone, but the doc had me stay on Singulair (one per day, at night before bedtime) to be sure it didn't return.

Before the asthma and Singulair, I had stomach problems (diagnosed as gastritis) and some stiffness in my lower back. But for the past year, my stomach has been AWFUL-- even the meds don't help. And the stiffness has been really bad: I would have to stretch my hips, legs and feet, and stay in the hot shower as long as possible. I even had frequent bouts of diarrhea, which I attributed to the Aciphex-- but now I'm thinking it might have been the Singulair.

I discovered this site a few days ago and stopped the Singulair. I THINK my stomach is getting a little better, and some flexibility has returned. Of course, my nose has started running and my breathing isn't the greatest--but I'd be willing to deal with it if my stomach and muscles feel better.

IS IT POSSIBLE MY STOMACH PROBLEMS AND STIFF MUSCLES/JOINTS HAVE BEEN EXACERBATED BY SINGULAIR? If you've had this problem, please post a reply. How long will it take for the side effects to disappear?

I switched from Prevacid to Nexium....that was a mistake. Like others have said on here, it is like taking no pill at all. I still get chest pains that wake me up in the middle of the night. These pills have made me lose tons of sleep. Something new now, is actually having intense heartburn, taste of acid, and dry mouth, along with all of the other symptoms. (Constant nausea, etc.) One thing that helped me while stuck on Nexium was a teaspoon of apple cidar vinegar. Sounds nuts but research it and read the results! Anyway, I'm going to the Dr. today to hopefully switch to Aciphex.

I requested my MD to switch me from Aciphex to Nexium after seeing so much promise about this purple pill from the ads and guess what? Bad move on my part. I took Nexium for about 2 months and Nexium is all talk and no action. Being on Nexium is like not taking any meds at all. It's completely useless -not to mention - very expensive ($2/pill without insurance or $45 copay with insurance). I guess the only positive is that I didn't experience any side effects while on this drug. But what's a no-side effect when there is no positive relief either? I am now taking Protonix and it's the best PPI pill out there.

just got back from the ER...Sulfameth for 3 days now...totals 6 pills...can't sleep, nervous, dry mouth/white coated tongue, muscle cramps, nausea, general sick feeling...also was taking Buspar (anxiety) and Aciphex (heartburn), and also Reglan (anti-nausea)...made a major mistake by downing some sleeping pills (Walmart brand and a Nytol)...haven't slept more than 15 minutes in 3 days...right now, I'm "clean" for almost 24 hours...smoked a cigarette, having a beer and calling it a day (or three)...I'd recommend you SERIOUSLY talk to your doc about alternatives to this one...hadn't had any problems before taking it...already feeling better...have been drinking water all day to flush this stuff out...

I took Protonix for like 4 days and I became so constipated that I could barely walk. It felt like my colon and my intestines were completely dried up and it was so painful. I quickly switched my prescription to Aciphex and the acid reflux was gone for good within a week.

I am so glad to have found this sight. I thought I was seriously ill. I have been on Advair for about 8 months. Since January I have been quite fatigued. I was never able to nap in the afternoon but now if I'm not at work I have to have at least an hour nap. I have chest pain that travels down my left arm. I was sent for stress test and echocardiogram and everything came back normal. The doctor has just prescribed Aciphex for acid reflex thinking that could be the problem. I have a metalic taste in my mouth. I have leg cramps from the knees down and muscle pain in the back and shoulders. I feel like I constantly have the flu. I get night sweats and last night terrible stomach cramps(the first night I stopped Advair). I have gained weight that settled around my waist. I have weighed the same for the past 10 years. I have headaches and blurred vision and trouble concentratring. I have a constant postnasal drip and am always coughing. I stopped Advair yesterday and am not quite as tired. I am interested in knowing if and when the symptoms go away. I just pray that this does no permanent damage.

Been on Advair for 6 months now and have gained 10 pounds. I weighed the same for years prior to Advair.
I even eat less now but still the weight gain around my stomach. Very fatiqued. All I want to do is sleep. Have experienced muscle and joint pain. Have had chest pain which travels down my left arm and tingle feelings in my left hand. Get headaches and back and shoulder pain. Feels like when you have the flu. Been getting heartburn also and the doctor gave me Aciphex for that and it did seem to help the heartburn. I'm so happy to have found this sight. I am going off the Advair and see what happens. I hope they go away soon. I am usually a very active person but now have no interest in much and no desire to get off the couch and do anything. I am usually very tired.

After three doses of omeprazole, my blood pressure went to 220/110 and I developed an itching all over my body. Emergency room personnel treated the episode as an allergic reaction, gave me an antihypertensive and Zyrtec; and my blood pressure returned to normal. Bloodwork and EKG were normal. My insurer had me switched from Aciphex (prescribed for gastro-esophogeal reflux disease) to the generic omeprazole; I am appealing since others and I have had such a bad experience with omeprazole. Physicians should prescribe omeprazole with great care; in my experience, it sucks.

I was on Nexium for a week and it made next to no difference to my condition. I was still experiencng severe pain throughout the day and night. My doctor switched me to Pariet/Aciphex which has provided me with pain relief