Aciphex and Muscle strain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle strain is reported as a side effect among people who take Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Synthroid, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle strain when taking Aciphex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,594 people who have side effects when taking Aciphex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aciphex?

Aciphex has active ingredients of rabeprazole sodium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 25,301 Aciphex users. Check the latest studies of Aciphex.

What is Muscle strain?

Muscle strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear) is found to be associated with 927 drugs and 825 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle strain.



On Jul, 08, 2026

24,594 people reported to have side effects when taking Aciphex.
Among them, 40 people (0.16%) have Muscle strain.

Could Aciphex cause Muscle strain?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Aciphex when they have Muscle strain? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 46.15 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 46.15 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 7.69 %

What is the gender of people who have Muscle strain when taking Aciphex? *

  • female: 93.94 %
  • male: 6.06 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle strain when taking Aciphex? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 8.7 %
  • 40-49: 30.43 %
  • 50-59: 43.48 %
  • 60+: 17.39 %

What are other drugs people take besides Aciphex? *

  1. Synthroid: 18 people, 45.00%
  2. Fosamax: 15 people, 37.50%
  3. Ativan: 14 people, 35.00%
  4. Ambien: 12 people, 30.00%
  5. Boniva: 12 people, 30.00%
  6. Prozac: 11 people, 27.50%
  7. Aspirin: 11 people, 27.50%
  8. Prilosec: 10 people, 25.00%
  9. Celexa: 10 people, 25.00%
  10. Motrin: 10 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle strain? *

  1. Back Pain: 22 people, 55.00%
  2. Pain: 21 people, 52.50%
  3. Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 21 people, 52.50%
  4. Depression: 20 people, 50.00%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 20 people, 50.00%
  6. Urinary Tract Infection: 19 people, 47.50%
  7. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 19 people, 47.50%
  8. Fall: 18 people, 45.00%
  9. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 17 people, 42.50%
  10. Joint Pain: 17 people, 42.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 12 people, 30.00%
  2. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 11 people, 27.50%
  3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 10 people, 25.00%
  4. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 8 people, 20.00%
  5. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 15.00%
  6. Pain: 5 people, 12.50%
  7. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 12.50%
  8. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 12.50%
  9. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 12.50%
  10. Bone Density Decreased: 4 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rabeprazole sodium (the active ingredients of Aciphex) and Aciphex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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