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78 People found this comment helpful

I am being treated for irritable bowel syndrome with this drug. It has been used for IBS for only about 2 years and is working well.

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10 People found this comment helpful

Was given for IBS diarrhea. Save your time and your money. After researching on here I found out it is only good for Travelers diarrhea which is not my problem. At $800 a prescription I am very disappointed.

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Justin Kai | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/10/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Took Rifaximin to treat SIBO. Felt fine while taking it towards the end had headaches and nausea. The headaches and nausea continued for many more weeks after and my stomach feels no better. I would only take if you really need it. The nausea is not worth it

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Rob1350 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/26/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I used this medication to treat my SIBO symptoms, which are chronic, unfortunately. This medication seems to just amplify my symptoms. I got increased gas pains, carried a mild headache, felt as if my bowls were not completely emptied, had waves of nauseas. I woke up on the 3rd day of taking this medication (550 mg. 3 times a day) at 5:00 am with stomach pain, came close to vomiting and was sweating. I realize this medication works for some, unfortunately I am unable to tolerate the side effects. Read More Read Less

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Eloise | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2013
Condition: Traveler's Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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At first day of taking rifaximin,my td lessens,it's very effective

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BBK62 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2013
Condition: Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking this to control toxins in blood such as Amonia due to N0n-Alcholic Cirossis. So far has been effective. Dr. says I will take on going.

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woodworker779 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/12/2012
Condition: Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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The only negative with this medication is the very high price, 1906.00/month. If I don't have it, my confusion is worst.

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Blinda | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/11/2012
Condition: Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/20/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Was given for IBS diarrhea. Save your time and your money. After researching on here I found out it is only good for Travelers diarrhea which is not my problem. At $800 a prescription I am very disappointed.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/12/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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It was used to control my high ammonia levels, But the cost was high $20.00 a piil or $1200.00 a month.

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Rifaximin | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a colon resection because of cancer. My cecum was remove as well as the valve that keeps the bowel substance of my moving back into my colon. Consequently I have had bacteria in my stomach that could have traveled back into my system? I have had very bad bouts of IBS. Taking a course of this drug seems to take care of the problem. This is the second time in the past five years.The only negative if the price of the drug.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2010
Condition: Traveler's Diarrhea
Overall rating 4.7
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am taking med along with Flagyl and Vancomycin to treat a resistant strain of C. diff. after taking meds now for two weeks, the combo is working well with no more diarrhea, cramping, blood or mucus. had been previously experienced diarrhea and dehydration for three months requiring 3 hospitalizations

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world traveler | 35-44 | Male | Patient
5/11/2010
Condition: Diarrhea caused by E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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I had IBS for a very long time. However, this medicine does control IBS whenever I travel to certain countries in Asia.

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jerry k | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/6/2010
Condition: Traveler's Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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Got "traveler's lament" in Pakistan and it went on for 1 1/2 weeks. Recived this medicine from my US doctor on returning home and was completely cured in about 2 days! Now traveling to Sri Lanka and am taking a 50 gal. drum of these along with me!!

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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had results after 3 days continued for 2 weeks Ehe problem has now returned

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/6/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am being treated for irritable bowel syndrome with this drug. It has been used for IBS for only about 2 years and is working well.

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