How does this medication work?
Aciphex is a delayed-release medicine (releases medicine into your body at a later time from when you take it). It works by reducing the acid in your stomach.
What are the beneficial effects of this medication and when should I begin to have results?
What:
GERD: By reducing stomach acid, Aciphex may help heal acid-related damage to the lining of your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach) and relieve symptoms such as heartburn.
Duodenal Ulcers: Aciphex may help heal and reduce the frequency and severity of pain associated with duodenal ulcers, and can help reduce the amount of antacids you take.
H. pylori Infection: When used in combination with other medicines, Aciphex may cure this infection and reduce your risk of having another ulcer.
Conditions Causing Increased Stomach Acid Production: Aciphex may reduce the acid produced in the stomach, thereby relieving symptoms associated with this condition.
When:
GERD: Aciphex may start relieving your symptoms of heartburn and works throughout the day. Studies show that Aciphex can start healing damage in your esophagus, thereby reducing the frequency of heartburn after 4 weeks of therapy.
Duodenal Ulcers: Aciphex is shown to improve symptoms of daytime and nighttime pain by the end of the first week of therapy.
H. pylori Infection: When used in combination with other medicines in a 7- or 10-day treatment course, Aciphex has been shown to keep 75-85% of people infection-free for at least 6 weeks after completing therapy.
Conditions Causing Increased Stomach Acid Production: Everyone responds differently to treatment, so try to be patient and follow your healthcare provider's directions. It is important that you take Aciphex exactly as your healthcare provider has prescribed.
How do I know it is working?
You may start to notice a reduction in the severity or frequency of your heartburn. This is a good indicator that your medication is working. Your healthcare provider will ask you questions from time to time to assess how well your heartburn and/or pain is controlled and to check for improvement of your condition.