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2021-12-11 06:57:25
Wanted to know if rifaximin is safe for kidney or not? And i have been prescribed that for 1 month.. As i head read that antibiotics cause kidney and liver damage, i am worried for the long term use... please guide me..
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2021-12-12 02:29:01

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Answered2021-12-11 14:29:28

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Rifaximin creates a few issues like allergic reaction in patients allergic to drugs like rifampin, rifabutin ( similar class of drugs) There's nothing to worry unless you have clear established history of any side effects to these drugs. Antibiotics are prescribed commonly for a time period of 14 days or more  and are considered safe.
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if it's concerning you enough , you may get done a few cheap blood tests like liver function tests/ kidney function tests ( lft/kft) to asses your liver/kidney health while on this medication . you may take an opinion if the values of those tests are abnormal.

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It ok to take... But not recommended for long term

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Its Rifaximin... An Antibiotic. No meassure side effects seen.
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Still better you discuss with your treting physician.

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Rifampicin side effect is mostly on the liver. Very unlikely to affect the kidneys.

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2021-12-11 07:04:08

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It's safe ,don't worry

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