Does it affect ALT and AST results when taking Xifaxan?
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Anna Tyrańska Pharmacist, Editor
30 days ago
Yes, rifaximin (the substance in Xifaxan) can sometimes lead to an increase in liver enzymes such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). However, this increase is usually moderate and reversible once the drug is discontinued.
The availability of Xifaxan in pharmacies in Polish can be checked here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/84652/xifaxan-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
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