Xifaxan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "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 every day because my friend recommended them. They are brownies 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."

• SHa...
• August 5, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Worked great! Took a couple of treatments. I have not had a problem with IBS since. No side effects. The reviews about SIBO should be removed from the IBS reviews. This drug is indicated for IBS-D, not for SIBO."

• Dou...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 3, 2025

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Terrible IBS for 15 years or more. Sometimes I thought I can't live with this condition. Gastro doctor prescribed 14 days of Xifaxan and afterwards Florastor and Fiber (Methylcellulose). Did not really work. Five months later, thought I should try it again. 14 days. This time it did work. Not only that, it changed my life. I have been IBS free and have normal bowels for 1 year. Still continue 1 Florastor and 3 Fiber (Methylcellulose). The only food I cannot eat is beef, it has a mild adverse effect. No more Imodium, Gas-X, Pepto, or all those other junk cures on internet fixes for IBS that are guaranteed to work. A medical miracle - Xifaxan."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 30, 2025

For Hepatic Encephalopathy "Miracle drug for me. I was taking the poop syrup for my high ammonia due to my liver failure and could barely leave the house and also felt mentally incompetent due to hepatic encephalopathy. I am only 50. I had a hard time getting this covered since big pharma executives consider themselves actual doctors rather than golfers and salesmen, but I will say this. When my real doctor fought for me to get this as medically necessary, this medicine changed my life. I feel almost normal after keeping my prescription. Way to go, science! Hopefully, those who can’t afford it can keep getting covered through their insurance as I did. For those of you who cannot, I advise having your doctor help you. It’s a life-changing drug for those of us with liver failure."

• JJS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2024

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "44 yo male. Suffered from IBS-D for about a year. Bloating after meals, painful cramps in abdomen most of the day. Diarrhea 3 times a day and farts nonstop that I couldn’t trust: Xifaxan is a great medication. It’s been 4 days; by day two, it stopped everything other than some of the bloating. I have one large, perfect bowel movement every day! No more cramps! No more scary farts! Feels so amazing to have relief from these symptoms. Still some bloating on day 4, but with one digestive enzyme capsule after a meal, it’s gone within 20 min. Only negative so far is foot pain. Neuropathy, it feels like. Tingling and pins and needles; sharp pain. Hurts to walk on feet, even hurts with feet up sitting or laying down. This is frustrating. Have to speak with my gastroenterologist today to see what I can do about this. Other than that, it’s a miracle drug. Insurance covered it; I’m blessed/lucky to have a good policy."

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "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."

• Bip...
• July 3, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "You need to take tofranil to block the signals from your stomach to your brain. I have reoccurring SIBO. If I take tofranil, I’m good. If I stop, I notice the symptoms immediately as bad and have to treat again with Xifaxan. I went to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, did treatment, and they recommended tofranil. Ask your gastro about it. Life changer."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2010

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "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."

• Anonymous
• June 25, 2008

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Really helped my Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms!"

• no...
• May 11, 2014

For Hepatic Encephalopathy "My husband's thought process has improved greatly. He also has more energy and less depression. He feels better."

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

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

• Joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 20, 2020

For Hepatic Encephalopathy "Have been on this for over 2 years. 100% satisfied. Have not returned to the hospital, and ammonia levels have remained doable."

• Abi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Stopped using Xifaxan after 5 days. Caused immediate bloating but wanted to give it a chance."

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2012

For Diarrhea "I wish it didn't have to be so expensive. It gave me instant relief."

• Abi...
• November 13, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Xifaxan did not work at all for my IBS. Made things worse."

• Pen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "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."

• Kel...
• January 13, 2017

For Hepatic Encephalopathy "I completely agree... miracle drug. If I stop taking this for any reason, I WILL get sick. In combination with Lactulose, I feel like a new person. Thank you to the docs that figured this out!!!"

• Mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2017

For Hepatic Encephalopathy "Ridiculous price. Makes using it prohibitive. Salix should be ashamed of themselves. Lactulose worked very well and totally affordable."

• Fli...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 18, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Substantial relief of symptoms within 10 days. Note I still take this medication with no ill effects."

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "This drug is totally ineffective."

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "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."

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Prescribed for my IBS-D. On the second day (5-6 doses), my nausea was unbearable. Stopped taking this very expensive med."