Compare Aciphex vs. Tagamet
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats heartburn and ulcers.
Aciphex (rabeprazole) is good for treating heartburn and ulcers, but should not be used long-term.
Treats heartburn.
Tagamet (cimetidine) works well for heartburn, but may have more side effects than other medicines like it.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 632 reviewsforTagamet
Upsides
- Aciphex (rabeprazole) works better than over-the-counter medications that have not relieved your acid reflux.
- The delayed-release pill provides relief over 24 hours.
- Aciphex (rabeprazole) can be taken with or without food.
- The capsule can be safely used by children as young as 1 year old.
- Lasts longer than other medicines like it so you may not need to take it as frequently.
- Affordable as an over-the-counter or generic medicine.
Downsides
- Using Aciphex (rabeprazole) for a long time can can weaken your bones or increase your risk for infectious diarrhea.
- Lowers magnesium and vitamin B12 in your body so you may need to take supplements.
- Aciphex (rabeprazole) interferes with how many medications work.
- Does not work as fast as antacids like Maalox, Tums, or Rolaids.
- May not work as well if you have an inflammed esophagus. Your doctor will assess which medicine is best for you.
- May not be the best option if you are elderly or have kidney or liver problems.
- Can interfere with how other medicines work.
Used for
- Acid Reflux
- Stomach ulcers
- Active duodenal ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer prophylaxis
- Active gastric ulcer
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hypersecretory conditions
- Heartburn
- Interstitial cystitis
- Peptic ulcer
- H.pylori treatment
Dosage forms
- Delayed release pill
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Reviews
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632 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
36%
saiditworked well
12%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Tagamet (cimetidine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
5possible side effects
- Headache10%
- Diarrhea5%
- Nausea5%
- Vomiting4%
- Abdominal pain4%
The Tagamet (cimetidine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Stomach cancer
- Kidney inflammation
- Severe diarrhea
- Being hospitalized
- Antibiotic use
- Bone fractures
- High dose Aciphex (rabeprazole)
- Taking Aciphex (rabeprazole) for longer than one year
- Low bone mineral density
- Age 50 years or older
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Taking steroids or anti-seizure medicines
- Low levels of magnesium and vitamin B12
- Lupus
- Confusion
- Elderly
- Kidney problems
- Liver problems
- Dementia
- Drug interactions
- Chronic lung problems
- Asthma
- COPD
- Lung problems
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
- Taking antibiotics
- Englarged breasts in men (gynecomastia)