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Rifadin and Rifampin
Identifier
020004
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections This includes tuberculosis, leprosy, and legionella, among others. Often it is used along with other antibiotics. It is also used to prevent [sic Haemophilus influenzae type b and meningococcal disease in those who have been exposed. Before treating someone for a long period of time testing the liver function and bloods counts are recommended. It is available by mouth and intravenously
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. It may also turn urine, sweat, and tears a red color. Liver problems or allergic reactions may occur. It is part of the recommended treatment of active tuberculosis during pregnancy even though safety is not clear in pregnancy. Rifampicin is of the rifamycin group of antibiotics. It works by stopping the making of RNA by the bacteria.
On Feb, 7, 2016: 1,467 people reported to have side effects when taking Rifadin. Among them, 5 people (0.34%) have Hallucination.
Time on Rifadin when people have Hallucination :
< 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
Hallucination | 66.67% | 33.33% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
On Jan, 11, 2016: 2,101 people reported to have side effects when taking Rifampin. Among them, 7 people (0.33%) have Hallucination.
Time on Rifampin when people have Hallucination :
< 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
Hallucination | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
On Feb, 7, 2016: 1,467 people reported to have side effects when taking Rifadin. Among them, 19 people (1.30%) have Death.
Time on Rifadin when people have Death :
< 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
Death | 77.78% | 11.11% | 11.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
On Jan, 18, 2016: 2,101 people reported to have side effects when taking Rifampin. Among them, 52 people (2.48%) have Death.
Time on Rifampin when people have Death :
< 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
Death | 42.86% | 57.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |