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Rifampin and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

Brand names: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane

Loss of appetite: mentioned by 3 users (13.6%)

Based on user experiences from 22 Rifampin reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 36.4%
nausea 31.8%
diarrhea 22.7%
vomiting 22.7%
fatigue 18.2%
itching 13.6%
loss of appetite 13.6%
pain 13.6%

Reviews for Rifampin

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Mon...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 2, 2020

For Tuberculosis, Latent "I was advised to take the rifampin treatment 3 weeks ago for latent TB, and I am still taking it. My experience was terrible. I have a fever every day, nerve pain, I vomit, headache, and I also lose my appetite. Hope I will feel better, please pray for me."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 30, 2020

For Tuberculosis, Latent "I have been on Rifampin for three months now for TB, and I have one month left. The side effects of the medication are not severe, but they are annoying. At first, I noticed a decreased appetite, but that lasted only a month. I do, however, continue to have upper stomach pain and a feeling of extreme fullness after almost every meal (I take an OTC antacid and gas relief pill, and that helps relieve some of the pain). I have developed a pretty bad acne rash on my forehead that was never there before I started Rifampin. I have also noticed frequent lightheadedness after standing up, which never happened before this medication. Lastly, I have experienced a weight loss of about 15 lbs since starting Rifampin. Overall, the medication is bearable, but it has been annoying, and I will be happy when I no longer have to take it."

6 / 10
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  • Min...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 17, 2020

For Tuberculosis, Latent "I was prescribed Rifampin in January of 2020 for latent TB. I have about 3 more weeks. When I first started taking it, I only had headaches. The headaches subsided. As the months go by, it gets worse. I now have no appetite, consistent diarrhea, extreme fatigue, and nausea. I had to take this medication to be able to continue taking my RA medication. I will be so glad when this is over. It seems as if there is nothing that can be done."

1 / 10
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