Do you have to take Aciphex 30-60 minutes before a meal like Prontonix?
I had been using Protonix and had to take it 30-60 minutes before a meal. My doc late yesterday gave me samples of Aciphex because the Prontonix appears not to be helping anymore my larynx/silent reflux. I forgot to ask him if with Aciphex there is the 30-60 wait or it can be taken right before/after a meal? Thanks.
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 pm
AcipHex can be taken with or without food. Having food in your stomach does not decrease or increase its absorption. Protonix can also be taken with or without food.Both of these drugs are PPIs, which means they inhibit the proton pumps in your stomach that cause stomach acids to be excreted.However, since your physician told you to take the Protonix 30-60 minutes before a meal, you should also take the AcipHex that way.If you forget to take your AcipHex and have already eaten a meal, it is OK to go ahead and take it. At the worst, it wil have diminished effects but it will still help stop that stomach acid.I took AcipHex for 2 years, and in my opinion it is the single best GERD medication available. I took mine with and without food, and it helped my esophagus heal rapidly.
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Yes is the answer to your question. For the maximum effect, any acid blocker medication is best taken on an empty stomach. If you haven't already, put two bricks under each side of the head of your bed, this will elevate the head of the bed about 6 inches, avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and eating or drinking anything within 4 hours of lying down at night. Hope this helps.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
to add to the other comments…if treating for a duodenal ulcer, aciphex should be taken after a morning meal. this is unlike the other ppi’s.