1. How long does AcipHex take to work?
In general, proton pump inhibitors such as Aciphex, Nexium and Prevacid have a later onset of action than H2 blockers such as Zantac and Pepcid. Aciphex, however, has a more rapid onset of action of a few hours, which is comparable to that of the H2 blockers. Aciphex and all of the proton pump inhibitors are not meant to be taken on demand, or on an as-needed basis. The best medication for that still remains the antacids, such as Tums and Mylanta.
Read more »...to a more comfortable level. On the other hand, a proton pump inhibitor, such as Nexium , works... Read more »
...cause, perhaps you need to be taking higher doses of proton pump inhibitors. About 20% of... Read more »
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...quickly do acid reflux medications , such as Proton Pump Inhibitors , typically begin... Read more »
...(e.g., H2 blockers such as cimetidine/ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).... Read more »
...(e.g., H2 blockers such as cimetidine/ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).... Read more »
...production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used... Read more »
...production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used... Read more »
...production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used... Read more »
A patient asks Dr. Howard LeWine about the best time of day to take acid reflux medications. According to Dr. LeWine, most proton-pump inhibitors... Read summary »
According to a Consumer Reports analysis, the over-the-counter (OTC) antacid Prilosec may provide the same benefits as some prescription drugs--and... Read summary »
A group discussion about the side effects and efficacy of proton-pump inhibitors, including AcipHex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, and Zantac. Read summary »
This report reviews the safety of using proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) while pregnant. The paper covers... Read summary »
Patients taking proton-pump inhibitors such as AcipHex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix should not take the anti-HIV drug Reyataz. These... Read summary »