Xifaxan and faecal incontinence Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Xifaxan Side Effects Report #6018776-9
Xifaxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 16, 2008. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal bacterial infection, overgrowth bacterial and was treated with Xifaxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, faecal incontinence, head injury, hypophagia, insomnia. Xifaxan dosage: FOR 7 DAYS EACH MONTH (200 MG, 3 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PANCREATIC ENZYMES, TINCTURE OF OPIUM, LEVOTHYROXINE, DARBEPOETIN ALFA, METOPROLOL, LPERAMIDE, VICODIN. Patient died on 12/14/2008.

Xifaxan Side Effects Report #4554537-5
Xifaxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Nov 08, 2004. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with crohn's disease  and was treated with Xifaxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: faecal incontinence. Xifaxan dosage: 200MG/BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PENTASA, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, FOLIC ACID, FLAXSEED OIL. Patient recovered.

Xifaxan Side Effects Report #6024218-X
Xifaxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with colitis and was treated with Xifaxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, electrolyte imbalance, faecal incontinence, flatulence, nasal discomfort, rhinorrhoea, scotoma, sneezing. Xifaxan dosage: 400 MG (200 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ASACOL, FLAGYL, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS. Patient recovered.

Xifaxan Side Effects Report #6055340-X
Xifaxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2009. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with colitis and was treated with Xifaxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, anorectal discomfort, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, electrolyte imbalance, faecal incontinence, flatulence, migraine , nasal discomfort. Xifaxan dosage: 800 MG (400 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ASACOL, FLAGYL, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS. Patient recovered.