Precautions and Warnings of Rabeprazole

There are several rabeprazole precautions and warnings to be aware of. For example, this drug can interact with certain medications. Also, if you have severe liver disease, your healthcare provider may use caution when treating you with rabeprazole. Other rabeprazole precautions and warnings include talking to your doctor (prior to taking this drug) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

Rabeprazole: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking rabeprazole (Aciphex®), you should tell your healthcare provider:
 
  • If you have liver disease or liver failure
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • If you have any allergies.
 
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 

Some Precautions and Warnings of Rabeprazole

Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with rabeprazole include:
 
 
  • Rabeprazole is considered a pregnancy Category B medication, meaning that it has not been studied in pregnant women. However, when studied in animals, it showed no negative effects on unborn babies. Women who are pregnant should talk to their healthcare provider before using rabeprazole.
 
  • If you have severe liver disease, your healthcare provider may use caution when treating you with rabeprazole.
 
  • If you are nursing, it is not known whether rabeprazole passes through your milk. Therefore, if you are taking rabeprazole, it is recommended to stop nursing while taking this drug.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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