Xifaxan and Hallucinations - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hallucinations is reported as a side effect among people who take Xifaxan (rifaximin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Hepatic cirrhosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hallucinations when taking Xifaxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,409 people who have side effects when taking Xifaxan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xifaxan?

Xifaxan has active ingredients of rifaximin. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 16,609 Xifaxan users. Check the latest studies of Xifaxan.

What is Hallucinations?

Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind) is found to be associated with 1,890 drugs and 2,728 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hallucinations.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

16,409 people reported to have side effects when taking Xifaxan.
Among them, 56 people (0.34%) have Hallucinations.

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Xifaxan when they have Hallucinations? *

What is the gender of people who have Hallucinations when taking Xifaxan? *

female: 64.81 %
male: 35.19 %

What is the age of people who have Hallucinations when taking Xifaxan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xifaxan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hallucinations? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 28.57%
Confusional State: 14 people, 25.00%
Memory Loss: 14 people, 25.00%
Dizziness: 11 people, 19.64%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 19.64%
Drowsiness: 9 people, 16.07%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 16.07%
Fall: 9 people, 16.07%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 8 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 14 people, 25.00%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 9 people, 16.07%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 4 people, 7.14%
Abdominal Discomfort: 3 people, 5.36%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 3 people, 5.36%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 5.36%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 5.36%
Gastrointestinal Infection (infection of stomach and intestine): 3 people, 5.36%
Hearing Loss: 3 people, 5.36%
Hepatitis C: 3 people, 5.36%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Boschee T, DO PGY II, "Acute Hallucinations: Where Did That Come From?", , 2007 Jan .
Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Boschee T, DO PGY II, "Acute Hallucinations: Where Did That Come From?", , 2007 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rifaximin (the active ingredients of Xifaxan) and Xifaxan (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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