what foods to avoid while taking aciphex?

Hi Kathy,

The foods you should probably avoid would be because you have acid reflux, not necessarily because you are taking Aciphex. You can read about Aciphex here in the drugs database. Dr Todd Eisner wrote an informative article about the side effects of Acid Reflux medications. You can read that article here. There is also a great section here about managing your Acid Reflux and a section here about prevention that has some food recommendation dos and don'ts! Here is an excerpt:

• People with heartburn should avoid or reduce consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, and alcohol. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee increase acid secretion.
• All carbonated drinks increase the risk for GERD.
• Although physicians often advise patients with GERD to cut down on fatty foods, studies are finding no evidence that a low-fat or high-fat meal make any difference in symptom exacerbation. Better studies are needed to confirm this. In any case, as a rule, it is always wise to avoid saturated fats (which are from animal products), and cut down on all fats if one is overweight.
• Increasing protein may help strengthen muscles in the muscle valve. Patients should choose low-fat or skim dairy products, poultry, or fish, in such cases.
• Whole grain products rich in selenium may have some protective role against dangerous cells changes in Barrett's esophagus.
• Patients should have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, although avoid acidic vegetables and fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pineapple, tomatoes).