Compare Nexium vs Aciphex

Compare Nexium

vs Aciphex

Compare Nexium to Aciphex. To make a decision about Nexium vs Aciphex, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Nexium or Aciphex

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Uses of Nexium

Nexium is also known by the generic name Esomeprazole Magnesium

USES:
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Uses of Aciphex

Aciphex is also known by the generic name Rabeprazole

USES:
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Nexium and Aciphex Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex.

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Nexium Has 29 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Infection due to the Candida Fungus - Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration - Hepatic Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

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Aciphex Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex.

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Nexium and Aciphex Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Nexium and Aciphex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Nexium and Aciphex.

Nexium Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex. Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium but not Aciphex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Nexium and Aciphex.

Aciphex Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

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Nexium and Aciphex Treat 15 Conditions in Common

Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum - Upper GI Bleed is treated by both Nexium and Aciphex.

Excessive Production of Stomach Acid - Pathological Gastric Hypersecretory Condition is treated by both Nexium and Aciphex.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is treated by both Nexium and Aciphex.

Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin/Ibuprofen-Like Drugs Prevention - Prevention of NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Nexium and Aciphex.

Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori - Duodenal Ulcer due to H. Pylori is treated by both Nexium and Aciphex.

Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is treated by both Nexium and Aciphex.

Nexium has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nexium.

Nexium Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Nexium.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Nexium.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Nexium.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Aciphex has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aciphex.

Aciphex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Nexium - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, extreme sweating, blurred vision, or unusually fast heartbeat.

Aciphex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.