Question 1

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

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 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.

Question 2

on xifaxan for 4 days and i'm having random frequent muscle spasms.should i be concerned?cipro/flagyl caused same symptoms that never fully subsided.

Accepted Answer

Please clarify...: Were your muscle spasms in the gut, abdomen, extremities, elsewhere?

Question 3

can xifaxan (rifaximin) & probiotics cause your stool to smell "chemically"? it almost smells like motor oil. stool looks brownish/orange. no visible blood. stool culture/o&p = neg.

Accepted Answer

No: These drugs are used for liver failure. Liver failure, can cause smelling stools, especially with high ammonia levels.

Question 4

xifaxan (rifaximin) cause orange stools? loose stools x1 a day for 11 days. dr. ordered xifaxan (rifaximin) 3x a day for 3 days. day #2, this morning, had loose orange stool. also have gallstone. abd xray, stool samps norm

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Your diarrhea maybe viral in origin and xifaxan (rifaximin) only works in bacterial infection usually caused by e colistay on a bland diet and try using probiotics.

Question 5

does taking xifaxan for sibo exacerbate acid reflux? will taking h2 blocker or ppi reduce the effectiveness of xifaxan? what else could cause severe epigastric pain radiating to upper back & shoulder blades that wakes me up every night for past 2wks?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely &amp; unlikely: check your heart, it might be coronary spasm or a coronary arteries problem, before considering other diagnoses, wish you well

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

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 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 &amp; setting.

Question 9

does xifaxan (rifaximin) decrease one's appetite?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

can i take yogurt when taking xifaxan (rifaximin)?

Accepted Answer

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

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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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On xifaxan for 4 days and i'm having random frequent muscle spasms.should i be concerned?cipro/flagyl caused same symptoms that never fully subsided.

A member asked:

Can xifaxan (rifaximin) & probiotics cause your stool to smell "chemically"? it almost smells like motor oil. stool looks brownish/orange. no visible blood. stool culture/o&p = neg.

A member asked:

Xifaxan (rifaximin) cause orange stools? loose stools x1 a day for 11 days. dr. ordered xifaxan (rifaximin) 3x a day for 3 days. day #2, this morning, had loose orange stool. also have gallstone. abd xray, stool samps norm

A member asked:

Does taking xifaxan for sibo exacerbate acid reflux? will taking h2 blocker or ppi reduce the effectiveness of xifaxan? what else could cause severe epigastric pain radiating to upper back & shoulder blades that wakes me up every night for past 2wks?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

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Does xifaxan (rifaximin) decrease one's appetite?

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Can i take yogurt when taking xifaxan (rifaximin)?

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