AcipHex.com—Stress, Exercise, Diet and Acid Reflux

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Healthy Living

Lifestyle changes to consider

There are many ways to jumpstart healthy living. And most of them are easy to add to your daily routine. Here are 3 areas for consideration:

		Diet Eating right can be one of your best defenses against acid reflux disease symptoms. Learn which foods are acid reflux disease triggers
		Exercise Being active on a regular basis can help you lose weight and help with digestion. Find activities you can try
		Stress Lowering the stress in your life can produce physical and psychological benefits. Get tips for de-stressing

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In adults (≥18 years of age), one ACIPHEX 20 mg tablet daily is used for the treatment of persistent, frequent (2 or more days a week) heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux disease. ACIPHEX is also used for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptom relief of damaging (erosive) acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and to maintain healing of damage (erosion) and relief of heartburn symptoms that happen with acid reflux disease. ACIPHEX has not been studied for treatment lasting longer than 12 months (1 year).

In adolescents (≥12 years of age), one ACIPHEX 20 mg tablet daily is used for the treatment of persistent, frequent (2 or more days a week) heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux disease.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ACIPHEX has a well-established safety profile.

In adolescents, the most common side effects with ACIPHEX include headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

In adults, the most common side effects with ACIPHEX include pain, sore throat, gas, infection, and constipation.

Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.

Before taking ACIPHEX, tell your doctor if you are taking atazanavir, digoxin, iron salts, ketoconazole, or warfarin.

To learn more, talk to your doctor and see the Full Product Information.

ACIPHEX is a registered trademark of Eisai Company, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
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