What is Rifampin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Rifampicin is typically used to treat Mycobacterium infections, including the tuberculosis and leprosy; it also has a role in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in combination with fusidic acid.
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How do members experience Rifampin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | 47 | 3 | |
| Mycobacterium avium complex | 40 | 1 | |
| Hidradenitis suppurativa | 26 | 0 | |
| Bartonella infection | 22 | 2 | |
| Lyme disease | 3 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 2 | |
| Orange colored urine | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
mistysong64
evaluated on Dec 13, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for mycobacterium avium complex: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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jamieb012606
evaluated on Sep 27, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis: Major
- Side effects: None
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