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Loose stools x12 days, last few days they've been orange/brown. i have a gallstone, but no pain. no appetite. fatigue. no blood. stool culture, o&p, blood work, abd xray, u/s normal. xifaxan (rifaximin) not worki?
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If all the tests are: Normal, likely your diarrhea could be from ibs, side effect of your meds etc. Follow up with your dr. Take care!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Xifaxan (rifaximin): Xifaxan (rifaximin) only wirks in bacterial diarrheas caused primarily by e coli. Make sure you have the proper dose of thyroxine.Otherwise it can cause diarrhea.
Answered 10/22/2013
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