I have been taking Xifaxan 550 for about 4weeks now. An now I haves yeast infection. Is it possible that the drug has caused the infection.
When taking Xifaxan 550 can it cause a yeast infection in females?
Question posted by Gwena on 19 March 2012
Last updated on 14 September 2015 by Dorothy Phillips
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Dorothy Phillips
14 Sep 2015
I have just called my doctor to report yeast infection after 10 days of meds. The
nurse did not think it would cause it, so will talk to the doctor.
Marvell
7 May 2012
I realize this answer is a bit late but may help someone in future.
Xifaxan (rifaximin) is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infection only in the intestines. Xifaxan is used to treat travelers' diarrhea caused by E. coli in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Most people get this infection by eating food or drinking fluids that have been contaminated with the bacteria.
Yes, it is possible that taking Xifaxan has caused the yeast infection (candida).
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