Xifaxan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Started to take this 2 days ago. I have IBS-C for years but has been getting worse. Bloating, gas, foggy brain, no energy, especially in mornings, mild depression, insomnia from gas pains at night. So far, nothing. FODMAP diet helps along with exercise, probiotics, and occasional Metamucil. Won't rate till done with script."

• 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."

• car...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 11, 2024

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I have IBS-D, this works, but only while using it. As soon as I complete 2 weeks of 3x daily pills, I revert back to IBS-D within 3 days. It also works for me at 1 each 550 mg pill a day. The final allowed dose my doctor agreed to try is 1 pill a day for longer relief, it worked. As soon as I stop, my bowels revert back to diarrhea and gas. Why can't it be prescribed as a daily pill? My doctor agrees I should take 1 pill daily. My insurance will only cover 3 two-week treatments a year. My doctor prescribed a 4th treatment, insurance denied."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!!!"

• 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."