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Breath test showed suspected sibo.there was a increase in hydrogren but not methane.i did another breath test that showed suspected fructose intolerance with increases to hydrogen and methane.given xiflaxin for 2 weeks.will this help sibo/fructose?
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You mean you were prescribed Xifaxan (Rifaximin). Yes, it should work with SIBO.
Answered 4/30/2021
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