The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Pain (3%)
- Sore throat (3%)
- Passing gas (3%)
- Infections (2%)
- Constipation (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Belly pain
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Swelling of the hands and feet
- Muscle or joint pain
Rabeprazole DR serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe stomach pain or diarrhea
- Kidney problems: urinating more or less than usual, fever, poor appetite
- Lupus symptoms: joint pain, skin rash on arms or cheeks that gets worse in the sunlight
- Serious skin reactions: blistering, peeling, or bleeding skin, fever, chills
Source: DailyMed
The following Rabeprazole DR side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
chills
dark urine
general feeling of tiredness and weakness
hoarseness
light-colored stools
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
rapid weight gain
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
vomiting
yellow eyes and skin
Rare
Bloody urine
continuing ulcers or sores in the mouth
difficulty with breathing
seizures
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
bloody, black, or tarry stools
change in consciousness
clay-colored stools
cloudy urine
confusion about identity, place, person, and time
continuing nausea or vomiting
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
drowsiness
fast heartbeat
general body swelling
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
headache
high fever
holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
increase in the frequency of seizures
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
mood or mental changes
muscle cramp, pain, or stiffness
muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
no blood pressure
no breathing
no pulse
nosebleeds
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
tightness in the chest
trembling
unpleasant breath odor
unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
vomiting of blood
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
change in taste
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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