Rabeprazole oral tablet doesn’t cause drowsiness. However, it can cause other side effects.
The more common side effects of rabeprazole can include:
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible side effects. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always discuss possible side effects with a healthcare provider who knows your medical history.
Rabeprazole oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Aciphex. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in all strengths or forms as the brand-name drug.
Rabeprazole also comes as an oral capsule. Both the rabeprazole tablet and capsule are delayed-release forms. This means the medication is slowly released into your body over time.
Rabeprazole is used to treat several gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. These include:
Rabeprazole may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. When rabeprazole is used to treat an infection caused by the bacterium H. pylori, it’s used in combination with two antibiotics. These are amoxicillin and clarithromycin.
Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
Rabeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid produced in your stomach.
Rabeprazole oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking. An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well.
To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, or herbs you’re taking. To find out how this drug might interact with something else you’re taking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Examples of drugs that can cause interactions with rabeprazole are listed below.
Do not take these drugs with rabeprazole. Doing so can cause dangerous effects in the body. Examples of these drugs include:
Taking rabeprazole with certain medications raises your risk of side effects from these drugs. Examples of these drugs include:
When certain drugs are used with rabeprazole, they may not work as well. This is because the amount of these drugs in your body may be decreased. Examples of these drugs include:
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.
Rabeprazole oral tablet comes with several warnings.
Rabeprazole can cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms can include:
If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. If your symptoms are severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Don’t take this drug again if you’ve ever had an allergic reaction to it. Taking it again could be fatal (cause death).
For people with liver problems: If you have liver problems or a history of liver disease, you may not be able to clear this drug from your body well. This may increase the levels of rabeprazole in your body and cause more side effects. If you have severe liver disease, talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you.
For pregnant women: Talk to your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Studies of this drug in pregnant animals have not shown risk to the fetus. However, there is no information available about whether rabeprazole would harm a human pregnancy. This drug should only be used if the potential benefit justifies potential risk.
Call your doctor right away if you become pregnant while taking this drug.
Women who are breastfeeding: Rabeprazole may pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication.
For children:
This dosage information is for rabeprazole oral tablet. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:
Generic: Rabeprazole
Brand: Aciphex
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)
Child dosage (ages 12–17 years)
Typical dosage: 20 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks.
Child dosage (ages 0–11 years)
It hasn’t been confirmed that rabeprazole tablet is safe and effective to treat GERD in children younger than 12 years.
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)
Typical dosage: 20 mg once daily after the morning meal for up to 4 weeks.
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)
It hasn’t been confirmed that rabeprazole is safe and effective to treat duodenal ulcers in people younger than 18 years.
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)
It hasn’t been confirmed that rabeprazole is safe and effective to treat duodenal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori in people younger than 18 years.
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)
It hasn’t been confirmed that rabeprazole is safe and effective to treat stomach acid problems in people younger than 18 years.
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
Rabeprazole oral tablet is typically used for short-term treatment. In some cases, it may be used for long-term treatment. It comes with serious risks if you don’t take it as prescribed.
If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don’t take it at all: The amount of acid in your stomach won’t be reduced. As a result, your medical condition won’t be controlled.
If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times.
If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:
If you think you’ve taken too much of this drug, call your doctor or local poison control center. If your symptoms are severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
What to do if you miss a dose: Take your dose as soon as you remember. But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects.
How to tell if the drug is working: You should have less pain in your GI system.
Keep these considerations in mind if your doctor prescribes rabeprazole oral tablets for you.
A prescription for this medication is refillable. You should not need a new prescription for this medication to be refilled. Your doctor will write the number of refills authorized on your prescription.
When traveling with your medication:
Rabeprazole can decrease the levels of vitamin B-12 in your blood. If you’ve been taking rabeprazole for more than 3 years, talk with your doctor about whether you should take vitamin B-12 supplements.
Rabeprazole can decrease the levels of vitamin B-12 in your blood. If you’ve been taking rabeprazole for more than 3 years, talk with your doctor about whether you should take vitamin B-12 supplements..
You may need blood tests to check your magnesium level. The cost of these tests will depend on your insurance coverage.
Many insurance companies require a prior authorization for this drug. This means your doctor will need to get approval from your insurance company before your insurance company will pay for the prescription.
There are other drugs available to treat your condition. Some may be better suited for you than others. Talk to your doctor about other drug options that may work for you.
Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or other healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.
Last medically reviewed on April 27, 2021
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