aciphex side effects?

I was diagnosed with silent reflux on 2/6/08 and prescribed Aciphex.  The ENT diagnosed the reflux through an endoscopy I think it's called...he threaded a fiber optic camera through my nostril and down my throat.  He said my throat was swollen and red and that I had vocal cord nodules.  I had no symptoms of GERD and went to the ENT because I had a near constant feeling of throat contriction.  A previous Barrium swallow showed no GERD.  Now I am having cramp like pain under my left rib cage which is relieved somewhat when I lie on my right side as opposed to my left.  And the pain extends to my left flank.  The pain gets very bad when I am standing for too long.  Do you think this may be a side effect of the Aciphex?  Thank you in advance for any insight you could provide.      

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi Happy2girls,
Muscle pain is a reported side effect following aciphex therapy.
But if your symptom persists for a long time meet your physician to rule out other causes.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[Happy2girls]

Thank you.