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Xifaxan (Rifaximin) - Abdominal Distension - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Abdominal Distension (2)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Xifaxan (Rifaximin) where reactions include abdominal distension. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 44 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-18

Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 76.2 kg (167.6 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Distension, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nexium
    Dosage: 1 capsule -40 mg- twice a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
    Start date: 2012-05-09
    End date: 2012-01-01

Nexium
    Dosage: 1 capsule -40 mg- twice a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrointestinal Disorder
    Start date: 2012-05-09
    End date: 2012-01-01

Xifaxan
    Dosage: 2 tablets -400 mg- three times a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrointestinal Disorder
    Start date: 2012-06-07
    End date: 2012-06-18

Xifaxan
    Dosage: 2 tablets -400 mg- three times a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Overgrowth Bacterial
    Start date: 2012-06-07
    End date: 2012-06-18



Possible Xifaxan side effects in 50 year old male

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-05-30

Patient: 50 year old male

Reactions: Abdominal Distension, Pyrexia, Headache, Umbilical Hernia, Peptostreptococcus Test Positive, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Other drugs received by patient: Aldactone; Lasix; Noroxin; Propranolol LP; Previscan; Levothyroxine Sodium; Hydrocortisone

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