I had C-Diff caused by taking antibotics prescribed for a sinus infection. It upset the balance of good vs. bad bacteria in my system. The bad bacteria took over my intestines, resulting in pain and explosive diarrhea. After a colonoscopy and other antibotic treatments for 3 months I was prescribed the Xifaxan. The symptoms started to clear within a week. I am on my last week of a 4 week prescri...
Overall this med is ok but I also found an over the counter med for IBS brand name TRP IBS (speller out) therapy. Homeopathic which is fast dissolving & may help if taken as soon as U notice symptoms returning for those small periods of upset
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2007
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Overall rating 4.7
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10 days post treatment with Xifaxan for bacteria seems ok should I have another breath test?
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2007
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For three weeks I have been experiencing loose stools. I have taken this product for the last 5 days and the symptoms have not changed.
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10/26/2007
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pookiepup | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/18/2007
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I had C-Diff caused by taking antibotics prescribed for a sinus infection. It upset the balance of good vs. bad bacteria in my system. The bad bacteria took over my intestines, resulting in pain and explosive diarrhea. After a colonoscopy and other antibotic treatments for 3 months I was prescribed the Xifaxan. The symptoms started to clear within a week. I am on my last week of a 4 week prescription. It is expensive, but so far it has worked.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/17/2007
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Carol | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/5/2007
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I was prescribed this medication for treatment of an overgrowth of bacteria in my small insestines resulting from stomach surgery. It does the job, but I need to take it every few months and it is extremely expensive.
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