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Does RIFAXIMIN Cause Headache? 226 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 226 reports of Headache have been filed in association with RIFAXIMIN (XIFAXAN). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for RIFAXIMIN.

226
Reports of Headache with RIFAXIMIN
1.6%
of all RIFAXIMIN reports
6
Deaths
36
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From RIFAXIMIN?

Of the 226 reports, 6 (2.7%) resulted in death, 36 (15.9%) required hospitalization.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for RIFAXIMIN.

What Other Side Effects Does RIFAXIMIN Cause?

Death (3,687) Hospitalisation (1,605) Therapy interrupted (875) Off label use (802) Diarrhoea (709) Ammonia increased (676) Inability to afford medication (672) Insurance issue (577) Confusional state (530) Hepatic cirrhosis (480)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which RIFAXIMIN Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

RIFAXIMIN vs RILMENIDINE RIFAXIMIN vs RILONACEPT RIFAXIMIN vs RILPIVIRINE RIFAXIMIN vs RILUZOLE RIFAXIMIN vs RIMABOTULINUMTOXINB

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RIFAXIMIN Full Profile All Headache Reports All Drugs Causing Headache RIFAXIMIN Demographics