Skip to content

Tag: Rifaximin side effects

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

Can Rifaximin Cause Anxiety? Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection

4 min read
According to Drugs.com, anxiety is listed as an uncommon side effect of rifaximin, occurring in 0.1% to 1% of patients in some clinical trials. However, the relationship between this gastrointestinal antibiotic and mental health is more complex, involving the bidirectional communication of the gut-brain axis.