Question 1

Can xifaxan 550 pills be cut into smaller pieces or crushed? they are too big to swallow.

Accepted Answer

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 apple sauce or water I suggest calling your doctor for an alternative

Question 2

Does xifaxan (rifaximin) decrease one's appetite?

Accepted Answer

Can cause nausea and upset stomach so i suppose that could lead to decreased appetite.

Question 3

Can i take yogurt when taking xifaxan (rifaximin)?

Accepted Answer

There is no adverse effects if you eat yogurt while on xifaxan (rifaximin).

Question 4

I was prescribed xifaxan (rifaximin) 550 mg tablet but can not afford it, is there an alternative and  if so where can i find it?

Accepted Answer

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 pathogens and in your case to prevent hepatic encephalopathy. You should talk to your doctor about it and continue lactulose for now.

Question 5

I'm supposed to take xifaxan (rifaximin) 3x a day. what time should i take each dose to space it out? should i wake up in the middle of the night to take a dose?

Accepted Answer

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 be at regular intervals without getting up in the middle of the night.

Question 6

I'm taking xifaxan (rifaximin)  can i have some wine?

Accepted Answer

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 health.  Talk to your doc to be sure before drinking alcohol.

Question 7

What is the success rate for xifaxan (rifaximin) for a permanent cure of sibo after one use? i'm reading so many different numbers.

Accepted Answer

If U have ibs due to sibo (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)--antibiotics like xifaxan (rifaximin) may help (is being studied 4 repeat use). Sibo may also occur from anatomic variations in the small bowel, altered small bowel motility, or a variety of systemic conditions that prevent permanent cure (e.g. The bacteria just grow back). Xifaxan (rifaximin) is also curative for C.difficile in appropriate dose & setting.

Question 8

Any dietary restriction i need to follow while taking xifaxan-550mg(rifaximin) ?

Accepted Answer

I guess you're taking Rifaximin for treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.  In that case, i would recommend you avoid alcohol and high protein diet.

Question 9

How often can you take xifaxan (rifaximin). can you take every six months for ibs?

Accepted Answer

Ibs is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by pain/cramping, altered bowel habits in the absence of specific/unique organic pathology/disease. Other symptoms common to ibs include bloating, gassiness, frequent/urge to have bm, early satiety, dyspepsia etc...
Often = nuisances, but can be debilitating at times.. Antibiotics don't treat ibs.
If u r concerned, consult doc..
Good luck.

Question 10

Xifaxan (rifaximin) for sibo. can this med cause c diff. i read it can. then i read can be used to treat c diff?

Accepted Answer

If you have ibs due to sibo (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)--antibiotics like xifaxan (rifaximin) may help. Sibo may also occur from anatomic variations in the small bowel, altered small bowel motility, or a variety of systemic conditions that prevent permanent cure (e.g. The bacteria just grow back). Xifaxan (rifaximin) is also curative for c.Difficile in appropriate dose ; settings.

Can xifaxan be crushed

Can xifaxan 550 pills be cut into smaller pieces or crushed? they are too big to swallow.

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Does xifaxan (rifaximin) decrease one's appetite?

Can i take yogurt when taking xifaxan (rifaximin)?

I was prescribed xifaxan (rifaximin) 550 mg tablet but can not afford it, is there an alternative and if so where can i find it?

I'm supposed to take xifaxan (rifaximin) 3x a day. what time should i take each dose to space it out? should i wake up in the middle of the night to take a dose?

I'm taking xifaxan (rifaximin) can i have some wine?

What is the success rate for xifaxan (rifaximin) for a permanent cure of sibo after one use? i'm reading so many different numbers.

Any dietary restriction i need to follow while taking xifaxan-550mg(rifaximin) ?

How often can you take xifaxan (rifaximin). can you take every six months for ibs?

Xifaxan (rifaximin) for sibo. can this med cause c diff. i read it can. then i read can be used to treat c diff?

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