You only need to take the delayed release rabeprazole tablet once a day for most conditions.
People with GERD can take the medicine without regard to meals to treat heartburn symptoms.
There is a lower cost generic available.
You can continue taking antacids for symptom relief while on rabeprazole treatment.
Rabeprazole is only available in tablet form. The delayed release tablet cannot be crushed or chewed, which can be problematic for people who have trouble swallowing pills.
Long-term use of rabeprazole can increase the risk of osteoporotic bone fractures.
Rabeprazole may not be safe for people with osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions like lupus, or vitamin B12 deficiency.
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