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I've been prescribed rifaximin (550mg x2 a day) for suspected sibo. is it ok to drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
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Rifaximin/ETOH: Both of these substances have potential hepatotoxicity. Taken together in moderate amounts should not be an issue. There are not serious interactions.
Answered 4/10/2019
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