I had C-Diff caused by taking antibotics prescribed for a sinus infection. It upset the balance of good vs. bad bacteria in my system. The bad bacteria took over my intestines, resulting in pain and explosive diarrhea. After a colonoscopy and other antibotic treatments for 3 months I was prescribed the Xifaxan. The symptoms started to clear within a week. I am on my last week of a 4 week prescription. It is expensive, but so far it has worked. Published: October 18, 2007 ::

I was prescribed this medication for treatment of an overgrowth of bacteria in my small insestines resulting from stomach surgery. It does the job, but I need to take it every few months and it is extremely expensive. Published: October 05, 2007 ::

This drug changed my life. I'd been disabled 4 years when Xifaxan became available. The effect was immediate. My energy level and cognitive abilities went way up from where they were. I've stabalized, returned to work and been able to pursue my dreams. I'm starting a Masters program in the fall. My insurance covers the cost ($900 per month)and it's worth every penny! Published: March 04, 2008 ::

I read about this drug being useful to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome which has bothered me for years. I tried it and it was great...in about a week I was feeling better and able to go about my life not having to worry about any explosions or cramps or gas or painful bloating. The effect lasted about 5 months. Now, after about 10 months, I am taking another course of the drug and hoping for a similar excellent effect. Published: June 28, 2008 ::

THIS MEDICATION HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING BOUTS (USUALLY 4-5 DAYS/WEEK)WITH BELCHING ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF ROUGHTEN EGGS, IT WOULD START OUT THEN GET WORSE AND WORSE WITH SEVERE BLOATING AND STOMACH PAIN. AFTER AN ESSENTIALLY NEGATIVE EGD, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN OVERGROWTH OF BACTERIA IN MY SMALL INTESTINE, SO MY DOC PRESCRIBED XIFAXAN. I COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH BETTER I FELT AFTER TAKING THIS DRUG, I FELT LIKE A BRAND NEW PERSON, NOW I DIDN;T HAVE TO ISOLATE MYSELF. THIS DRUG IS A+++++ Published: February 17, 2009 ::

This is the only drug that has helped my IBS. I would have no life without taking it daily. Published: January 13, 2009 ::

For three weeks I have been experiencing loose stools. I have taken this product for the last 5 days and the symptoms have not changed. Published: October 27, 2007 ::

10 days post treatment with Xifaxan for bacteria seems ok should I have another breath test? Published: December 11, 2007 ::

I did not not mind taking this medication because it was helping me, but latel I have bee experiencing a metalic taste in my mouth & smell, it makes me sick and its hard for me to eat anything. Published: December 29, 2008 ::

Ulcer Colidur Published: October 26, 2007 ::

I have an internal "J pouch" created by my surgeon when my colon was removed 19 years ago due to cancer. I get frequent "pouchitis" because of bacteria, etc. which further increases my diarrhea problems because I don't have a colon. I had been on Cipro on and off for 14 years to clean out the bacteria in the pouch but had mixed results. I started taking Xifaxan 3 months ago with great results! In fact I love it BUT I apparently I may be one of the 2% of people that react to this drug with muscle and joint soreness and light infrequent headaches. I'm going to experiment more with it maybe by alternating with the Cipro but we'll see. Published: January 10, 2009 ::