Viberzi Alternatives Compared
| Viberzi | Rifaximin | Xifaxan |
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| Viberzi (eluxadoline) | Rifaximin | Xifaxan (rifaximin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea. Viberzi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea, Traveler's Diarrhea. May also be prescribed off label for Diarrhea, Crohn's Disease. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea, Traveler's Diarrhea. Xifaxan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea
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| More about Viberzi (eluxadoline) | More about Rifaximin | More about Xifaxan (rifaximin) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Viberzi has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 216 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Rifaximin has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 145 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Xifaxan has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 90 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Viberzi side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: rifaximin side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Xifaxan side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Viberzi prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Xifaxan prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Xifaxan |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
10.19 hours |
10.19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 208 drugs are known to interact with Viberzi:
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with rifaximin:
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with Xifaxan:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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May 27, 2015 |
May 25, 2004 |
May 25, 2004 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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