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What About Xifaxan (rifaximin)?

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I need information and experiences with Xifaxan (rifaximin). My insurance has decided to cover it.

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I haven't taken it personally but it is very common in combination with lactulose as a treatment for hepatic encephalopathy. It is an antibiotic that works primarily in the colon.

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