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Is Rifaximin Effective At Treating SIBO?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Nov 2017
Question: Will rifaximin help with SIBO?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend ciprofloxacin or metronidazole!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Rifaxamin is not used as a preferred drug on the treatment of SIBO. I wouldn't recommend it at this time. I will rather recommend metronidazole or ciprofloxacin for this.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Is Rifaximin Effective At Treating SIBO?

Brief Answer: I would recommend ciprofloxacin or metronidazole! Detailed Answer: Hi, Rifaxamin is not used as a preferred drug on the treatment of SIBO. I wouldn't recommend it at this time. I will rather recommend metronidazole or ciprofloxacin for this. I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.