Aciphex Prescription and Instructions

Before starting the use of Aciphex, it is important that you consult your doctor regarding all the important instructions that you should follow. Only proper administrations and usage of the drug will lead to beneficial and required results.

Aciphex is a prescription drug and you should only use it after being prescribed by a qualified doctor. Your doctor will only prescribe Aciphex after diagnosis and making sure that this is the medicine that you need for your problem. This will ensure a safe use of the drug. The next step will be to make sure that you use the medicine only as recommended so that any harmful effects can be avoided.

Some Instructions to Follow While Using Aciphex

• Remember, Aciphex delayed release tablets should be taken or swallowed as a whole. These tablets should not in any way be crushed, chewed or split. It may lead to release of too much medication in the stomach which can be harmful and cause overdose reaction.
• Aciphex can be taken with or without food. You may ask your doctor for further instructions on this issue.
• Aciphex should not be stopped after the symptoms of GERD and heartburn show improvement. This does not mean that your condition has been fully treated. You need to continue taking Aciphex to keep the heartburn at bay.

Aciphex and Pregnancy

Aciphex is listed by FDA in the pregnancy category as B. This means that this drug is not harmful in pregnancy. However, it should not be taken before talking to a qualified doctor.

Aciphex and Nursing Mothers

It is also not clearly defined whether Aciphex will go into the breast milk. Thus, if you are feeding a baby, consult your doctor before taking Aciphex as it may hold the possibility of harming the infant.

Sensitivity to Aciphex

Patients who have used or are still using penicillin, they may show sensitivity to Aciphex. Anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. It is better to be careful during its use and consult your health care professional in this regard.  

Aciphex and Other Drugs

Aciphex may not work well with some other drugs. An interaction of the drug may lead to side effects or decrease the working of Aciphex

Some Other Drugs to Be Avoided With Aciphex Are:

• Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
• Digoxin (Lanoxin), Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• Warfarin (Coumadin)

If the patient experiences stomach ulcers caused by pylori bacteria, use of Aciphex can make the condition worse. If you have ulcers talk to your doctor before starting the use of Aciphex.

This drug has not been given or tested on children less than 18 years of age so caution has to be maintained.