Rabeprazole and Photopsia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Photopsia is reported as a side effect among people who take Rabeprazole (rabeprazole sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Imuran, and have Ulcerative colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Photopsia when taking Rabeprazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31,196 people who have side effects when taking Rabeprazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rabeprazole?

Rabeprazole has active ingredients of rabeprazole sodium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 31,689 Rabeprazole users. Check the latest studies of Rabeprazole.

What is Photopsia?

Photopsia (presence of perceived flashes of light) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 808 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photopsia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

31,196 people reported to have side effects when taking Rabeprazole.
Among them, 17 people (0.05%) have Photopsia.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Rabeprazole when they have Photopsia? *

What is the gender of people who have Photopsia when taking Rabeprazole? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Photopsia when taking Rabeprazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rabeprazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Photopsia? *

Dizziness: 7 people, 41.18%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 5 people, 29.41%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 29.41%
Heart Rate Increased: 5 people, 29.41%
Inflammation: 5 people, 29.41%
Balance Disorder: 4 people, 23.53%
Constipation: 4 people, 23.53%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 23.53%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 23.53%
Vision Blurred: 4 people, 23.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 29.41%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 17.65%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 2 people, 11.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.88%
Secretion Discharge: 1 person, 5.88%
Reflux Oesophagitis (an oesophageal mucosal injury that occurs of gastric contents into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.88%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 5.88%
Osteoradionecrosis (irradiation of bones causes damage to osteocytes and impairs the blood supply): 1 person, 5.88%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 5.88%
Migraine With Aura (headache with vision weakness): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 Rabeprazole) and Rabeprazole (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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