Xifaxan and Umbilical hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Umbilical hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Xifaxan (rifaximin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lasix, and have Hepatic cirrhosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Umbilical hernia 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 Umbilical hernia?

Umbilical hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button) is found to be associated with 643 drugs and 676 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Umbilical hernia.

On Jul, 06, 2026

16,409 people reported to have side effects when taking Xifaxan.
Among them, 18 people (0.11%) have Umbilical hernia.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Xifaxan when they have Umbilical hernia? *

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

female: 16.67 %
male: 83.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Xifaxan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Umbilical hernia? *

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 5 people, 27.78%
Dizziness: 4 people, 22.22%
Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 22.22%
Weakness: 4 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 22.22%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 22.22%
Confusional State: 4 people, 22.22%
Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 3 people, 16.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 16.67%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 3 people, 16.67%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 2 people, 11.11%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 11.11%
Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 1 person, 5.56%
Ammonia Abnormal: 1 person, 5.56%
Bowel Movement Irregularity: 1 person, 5.56%
Breast Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 5.56%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 5.56%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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