Rabeprazole, a.k.a. Aciphex, questions?

[Guest guest]

Because I'm experiencing NCCP's for the first time, I was given a

prescription of rebeprazole yesterday to see if this drug might help. I

have been told by a specialist not to take medication unless it's liquid

or chewable. This is a round small yellow pill, and I'm wondering about

how difficult it is to swallow. Anyone have experience with getting it

past your LES?

NIH recommends that this drug may cause low serum magnesium levels.

Those of you who've used this drug or other PPI's, have you asked your

healthcare professional to obtain serum magnesium levels prior to

starting this prescription?

I will soon have an esophagram again to see if another dilatation is

needed.

Thanks,

Love in San Diego