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Can xifaxan be crushed
A female asked:

Dr. Josh Fieldsanswered
Pharmacology 15 years experience
Unfortunately not: unfortunately due to the coating and the mechanism of its release, splitting or crushing the pill is not advised. if you are unable to take it with ap... Read More
776 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 62-year-old male asked:

Dr. Christopher Nicoraanswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Possibly: Can cause nausea and upset stomach so i suppose that could lead to decreased appetite.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 19 years experience
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 51-year-old male asked:

Dr. Sathya Jaganmohananswered
Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 22 years experience
Xifaxan (rifaximin) : Unfortunately there are ok alternatives to xifaxan (rifaximin). It is unique in a way that it is not absorbed and works only in the bowel to kill path... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
No: No, you do not have to take it at regular intervals, around breakfast, lunch and dinner will suffice.
6:00, 14:00, 22:00 will work, too, and that will... Read More
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:

Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Check with MD.: Alcohol can make dizziness (a side effect) worse. Discuss this with your doctor. We don't know about any other meds you are taking or your overall he... Read More
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 40 years experience
Maybe temporary fix: If U have ibs due to sibo (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)--antibiotics like xifaxan (rifaximin) may help (is being studied 4 repeat use). Sibo... Read More
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:

Dr. Mohammed Parvezanswered
Internal Medicine 15 years experience
Rifaximin: I guess you're taking Rifaximin for treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. In that case, i would recommend you avoid alcohol and high protein diet.
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Xifaxan (rifaximin) NOT for IBS: Ibs is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by pain/cramping, altered bowel habits in the absence of specific/unique organic pathology... Read More
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:

Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 40 years experience
Maybe temporary fix: If you have ibs due to sibo (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)--antibiotics like xifaxan (rifaximin) may help. Sibo may also occur from anatomic ... Read More
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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