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Reviewer: Zantana, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have sibo/constipation. My GI thought I should try Linzess, after 5 days of it, I've had 1 1/2 months of constant round the clock diarrhea. Got a prescription of Xifaxan, no change. i eaten i box of Imodium and one of Pepto Bismol right along with this drug with no results. $660 down the toilet, literally.
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Reviewer: Ann, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed xifaxin for sibo. My doctor advised me to order the generic from Canada as my insurance would not cover it. It is much cheaper. So far, this has worked well but I have had side effects of fatigue.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Xifaxan helped with some digestive issues I have had, constipation, diarrhea, belching. Side effects were major migraines and tiredness. (To the point I struggle to keep my eyes open aND with migraine I had to just close my eyes because I was sensitive to light.) Downfall is how difficult it is to get with insurance and the out of pocket cost with insurance.
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Reviewer: bobcatt51, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Not sure why my doctor put me on this but for $750 for 60 pills no thanks
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Reviewer: sourstomch7, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Not sure why I am on this medication but I am on day 6 of taking it. My stomach pressure/ pain is getting worse and now i have diarrhea with small amounts of blood. all I know is i tested positive for bacteria in a LBF breath test. I was told nothing else.
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