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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Xifaxan?
My GI prescribed xifaxan 200 mg 3xdaily for 10 days due to IBS-c and weaning off Wellbutrin. It has been 6 months since I stopped the Wellbutrin and and my body is flipping back and forth fem diarrhea and constipation. In the last two weeks it suddenly got worse and very unpredictable! What can I expect when I start the xifaxan? Thanks!
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the safety of Xifaxan.
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) is an antibiotic found to useful in reducing the frequency of diarrhea in patients with IBS.
The common side effects of Xifaxan include: Headache, nausea, allergic reactions, elevation of liver enzymes (due to liver injury), etc.
Hope this answers your query.
I appreciate your concern for the safety of Xifaxan.
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) is an antibiotic found to useful in reducing the frequency of diarrhea in patients with IBS.
The common side effects of Xifaxan include: Headache, nausea, allergic reactions, elevation of liver enzymes (due to liver injury), etc.
Hope this answers your query.
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