User Reviews for Xifaxan oral

I'm not sure i started this medicine at the same time as many other drugs.

This drug was prescribed due to hepatic encephalopathy. I've taken it for 2 weeks along with lactalose 2x daily. Things feel better except I have pretty good nausea each morning about 5am. I deal with nausea daily and am on other medications but it seems to have increased since adding this drug. They've said it's a miracle drug so I'll continue. I agree it is very expensive.

A very incompetent gastroenterologist prescribed this drug for me because the longterm effects of my taking antidepressants had resulted in chronic loose bowels that would not pass out. The drug created extreme blockages in my GI tract. It is three weeks since I discontinued it but my colon still clamps shut and refuses to let waste enter into it and pass out.

clears my head for several hours a time

I have been diagnosis with 4th stage liver failure (but very recently been told it has improved "self-healing" to 3rd stage). I have been taking lactulose for excessive ammonia caused by bacteria in my system that my liver no longer filters for over 7 years. It was always hit and miss with the lactulose and because of that I've been hospitalized several times (coma). The lactulose and liver failure causes extreme gassiness, pain, headaches. My doctor said lets try this. I have been on xifaxan 200mg 3x daily since 1/20/12 and have never felt better. No longer having stomach pain, gas, headaches. For the first time in years I feel like a human being again. It's 2/8/12 now and I will keep a log here if it helps others. One thing I want to mention, there have been a few people mention mouth infections and muscle weakness and tiredness etc. I have been diagnosis with an extremely low B12 and B6, and needing extra D3. All of the symptoms that have been mention have been cured for me by taking a B12/B6 shot once a month and increasing my D3 x 2 daily. So no mouth problems, tired muscles, aches and pains etc. Not saying it's the answer for everyone but maybe worth asking your doctor about. Hope I've helped someone. Read More Read Less

I have Cirrhosis of the liver and have been hospitalized several time for confusion. My doctor put me on Xifaxan 550mg, and the results have been remarkable. I have not experienced any confusion and have been able to decrease the amount of lactalose I was taking (unpleasant tasting stuff). Before taking the medication I had lost my ability to type without a typo in practically every word, and my handwriting was so bad I could't read it myself. Both of these problems have improved considerably. I feel a 100% better than I did and family and friends have noticed a major improvement as well. The drug can't cure the cirrhosis, but it certainly has improved my quality of life.Read More Read Less

I take Xifaxan for Stomach And Intestional Problems Leading To SEVERE Stomach And Intestional Distress.Xifaxan works everytime. Occasionally when my problems reoccur Xifaxan Stops them.I never have had any side effact from Xifaxan. I travel with a Valid Script for Xifaxan, just in case, all the time. Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc should be extremely Proud with there product. Thank You.

I have had IBS for 30 years. When I am symptomatic, the diarrhea can be unpredicatable. Every year or so, I get a bowel infection that requires heavy duty antibiotics. Usually I am given CIPRO for 2 weeks, which has worked very well with little or no side effects. I don't know if this medication is working yet because I am still experiencing diarhhea, gassiness, pain and burning in my abdomen at times during the day. Probiotics do not work for me. There are times when I get some chest pain. I have 3 more pills left. Will post when this course of treatment in done. Read More Read Less

Have situational IBS Due to depression/anxiety. Rapid food digestion which has caused Bloating, cramps, pain and gas. Worst feeling ever. Put on 300mg of xifaxan 2x/day. Life changing... What an amazing drug. Doc recently increased dose due to circumstances. Take 550mg 2x daily. Been on almost 4 years.

Mother was prescribed this drug to help eliminate bacteria in blood caused by liver disease. The drug seems to be working for this condition. With that said, she constantly complains ob fatigue and stomach cramping. Problem is that I don't know how much of this is related to the liver disease itself and how much is a reaction to the Xifaxan and she has difficulty comprehending the situation to help me decide if the drug is contributing.

Significant pain relief, dizziness. weakness, swollen ankles, frequent urination

My mother was hospitalized with severve Hepatic Encephalopathy. Within 24 hours of taking the Xifaxan along with Lactulose she began to reconize things and was aware of her surroundings. 48 hours after the medications she was like the mom I had before her illness begann. She was very alert and awake.

I un like others have gained weight. And feel full after eating small amounts.

I have end stage liver failure and have been on this for 5 years, it has done wonders for my confusion and is much better than the lactulose laxative they normally give, makes the amonia stick to the stools for elimination since the liver can't filter it out. I'm due for a transplant this year.

I was given Rifaximin for extreme bloating, stomach cramps for over 2 years. I have lost weight and cannot gain it back due to no appetite. I took the rifaximin for 2 weeks-during the 1st week, it was AMAZING-I have not felt like this in over 2 years-completely back to normal-was so excited. On the 2nd week of rifaximin, bloating, gas, cramping stomach again-has anyone else had this experience?

I've just started taking Xifaxan aprrx a week I can't believe just can not believe how fast its working in just three days I felt better my head feels clearer I'm not as bloated am I imagining this I will keep u guys posted :-)

I'm wondering how long this drug stays in system. I am bloated and constipated about 3-4 weeks after taking drug. Had an allergic reaction including fatigue, chest pains, fever (on and off). My doctor was a bit surprised by the reaction but I am highly allergic to most drugs. I'm glad others are getting help, stay away from me!