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    Condition: Other
    2/10/2021 11:16:44 PM

    Reviewer: Justin Kai, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Took Rifaximin to treat SIBO. Felt fine while taking it towards the end had headaches and nausea. The headaches and nausea continued for many more weeks after and my stomach feels no better. I would only take if you really need it. The nausea is not worth it

    Condition: Other
    3/26/2020 9:44:46 PM

    Reviewer: Rob1350, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I used this medication to treat my SIBO symptoms, which are chronic, unfortunately. This medication seems to just amplify my symptoms. I got increased gas pains, carried a mild headache, felt as if my bowls were not completely emptied, had waves of nauseas. I woke up on the 3rd day of taking this medication (550 mg. 3 times a day) at 5:00 am with stomach pain, came close to vomiting and was sweat ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    6/20/2012 10:18:15 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Was given for IBS diarrhea. Save your time and your money. After researching on here I found out it is only good for Travelers diarrhea which is not my problem. At $800 a prescription I am very disappointed.

    Condition: Other
    2/12/2012 6:38:02 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    It was used to control my high ammonia levels, But the cost was high $20.00 a piil or $1200.00 a month.

    Condition: Other
    6/30/2011 12:01:28 PM

    Reviewer: Rifaximin, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I had a colon resection because of cancer. My cecum was remove as well as the valve that keeps the bowel substance of my moving back into my colon. Consequently I have had bacteria in my stomach that could have traveled back into my system? I have had very bad bouts of IBS. Taking a course of this drug seems to take care of the problem. This is the second time in the past five years.The only nega ... Show Full Comment

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