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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?

Q: 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?

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

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

Answered 2/24/2018

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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?

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