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Xifaxan for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea User Reviews (Page 3)

Xifaxan has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 64 reviews for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Xifaxan

  • Tim
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 26, 2022

"My Doctor thought my IBS symptoms might be from SIBO so he prescribed Xifaxan 550MG x3 per day. After taking it for two days I had to stop. My diarrhea became so bad, I was forced to stay up all night. I'm very glad it helps some people but it definitely made my condition worse."

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  • Jay
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 14, 2022

"This medication has been a lifesaver. My symptoms included chronic constipation, extreme gas pain, farting, burping, and acid indigestion constantly. I have gastroparesis from nerve damage with early fullness and most foods caused nausea, stomach pain, and noise with gurgling. I've been on a number of other ineffective meds in the past. Recently my doctor put me on a 14 day trial of this medication at 550mg 3x a day. I honestly felt a difference on day 2! Now I'm nearing completion of the 14 days and almost all my extreme very chronic symptoms are almost gone. I can successfully add in new foods and live a normal life. No gurgling and noise in my stomach, much more normal farting/burping, normal bowel movements, and minimal pain. Also I have not experienced one side effect from this medication other than improved quality of life. I do also take protonix for acid reflux but this med has been the positive change. 100% recommend! Im not sure about insurance coverage because I used samples."

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  • Christy...
  • July 31, 2016

"The Target brand Acidophilus probiotic helped relieve my initial symptoms of IBS (gas every morning and reduced the frequency throughout the day, brain fog, and heavy stomach cramping). My Gastroenterologist gave me a free 30-day sample to check it's effectiveness on me in 2014. Xifaxin was not as effective as my acidophilus, gave me the urge to urinate too frequently, didn't stop my frequent gas (one of my main concerns), and is way too expensive to use on a daily basis. I'm still looking for a permanent solution as the Target Acidophilus has stopped working for me. Now I use the Country Life Acidophilus as it gives the most relief (except gas), is affordable and comes with 250 tablets in a bottle so I don't run out as quickly."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 14, 2019

"Xifaxan was super helpful and worked for my IBS for the first week then stopped working. I think it might be because I accidentally got the pills wet because that seems the be the point where my symptoms came back. Going to try to get my doctors office to give me some free samples as my insurance won’t cover it again for another 3 months."

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  • ItsMa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 30, 2022

"Had been suffering from crazy bloating and belching/gas within 30-90 minutes after eating for months. Chest would get tight, bad enough that it gave me an anxiety attack or two. Heartburn from the gas riding up the esophagus. I've always loved eating but was starting to not want to eat meals because of the constant discomfort. Saw a new GI doctor who suspected SIBO and prescribed Xifaxan. First couple days were a bit rough in the bowels; there was definitely something going on. After that side effects went down to minimal, and eating started getting easier again! Still finishing the prescription but this is the most hopeful I've felt in awhile. It really seems to work!"

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  • 385
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 1, 2023

"I have taken Xifaxin a few times. I believe 3 rounds of 14 days over the last 2 years. Sadly the IBS always comes back and it seems like the more I took Xifaxin the less effect it started to have, but it still helps. My doctor just put me on a 14-day regimen but has authorized me to use it every month now, but only 1 pill a day. I just wonder if 1 pill a day is enough as long as I continue to take it."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 10, 2021

"I've been through this med 3 times. The first two times barely worked (they worked while I took it), but symptoms immediately came back. The 3rd time I took it, I also ate a BelliWelli bar everyday because my friend recommended them. They are brownie made for IBS and have probiotics. I think it was the combination of those with the Xifaxan that eventually worked. The 3rd time I took xifaxan with the belliwellis, I had no symptoms after taking."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 27, 2022

"Was 3 x a day at 550mg.Had dry mouth, irritated throat, hard to swallow foods. Abdomen swelled Became constipated. Lowered dosage 2 x a day after 5 days. Drank throat coat tea to help dry throat. Stopped taking after 7 days."

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  • Bip
  • July 3, 2021

"You need yo take tofranil to block the signals from your stomach to your brain. I have re-occurring sibo. If I take tofranil , I’m good. If I stop, I notice the symptoms immediately as bad and have to treat again with xifixan. I went to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona did treatment and they recommended tofranil. Ask your gastro about it. Life changer."

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  • Rockh...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 25, 2023

"I have basically unconfirmed IBS. Tremendous bloating and constipation. It can be really awful. Been on Linzess for a few years which helps but you have to be careful when you take it so you don’t poop in your pants."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 17, 2010

"I have to take the 14-day course every 2-3 months as symptoms do return, but it is worth it! I get 100% relief within 48 hours after I start a course."

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  • Anonymous
  • June 25, 2008

"Really helped my Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms!"

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  • Billy...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 18, 2016

"Bad IBD for years. Didn't take long for this to kick in and let me live life again. Worth every penny!"

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  • Abigail
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 6, 2019

"Stopped using Xifaxan after 5 days. Caused immediate bloating but wanted to give it a chance."

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  • Jim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 8, 2015

"This drug is totally ineffective."

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  • Abigail
  • November 13, 2019

"Xifaxan did not work at all for my IBS. Made things worse."

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  • Penny
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 10, 2019

"This drug was amazing and helped my digestion issues in all aspects. Have been a little out of control again, and hoping doctor will prescribe another round. It was life-changing before..."

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  • Flip
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 18, 2018

"Substantial relief of symptoms within 10 days. Note I still take this medication with no ill effects."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 13, 2023

"Day 3 of Xifaxan for SIBO and IBS following hospitalization for fever WBC of 17.5 and diarrhea. Feeling so much better and praying it continues. No real side effects."

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  • Dan
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 1, 2022

"Prescribed for my IBS-D. On the second day (5-6 dose), my nausea was unbearable. Stopped taking this very expensive med."

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