H.E. had first hospitalization and question relatingvto lower costs meds for it

Hey music! So nice to see your name here today. I am sorry you are having problems with HE. It stinks!

Xifaxan IS expensive./www.xifaxan.com/?gclid=CMu2wab618oCFVBffgod8_4M_g

Salix does not help with cost for themister's Xifaxan. He is on Medicare. The offer is not valid if your prescription plan is paid/partially paid by Medicaid, Medicare, or federal or state government programs.

I know neomycin once was used for HE. You could check with your doc on that.

Lactulose is the main thing to keep HE under control. It comes in a couple of flavors/colors. Your sides are normal for those taking lactulose. Not a fun medication. You may need a higher dose if you aren't getting 3-4 loose BM's per day...or more, but check with your doc on this.

Themister was given an enema of lactulose at the hospital, and it took 3 days to get him stable enough to go home.

Sorry you are having problems with HE, music. Not easy. Again...really nice to see you here. Big Hugs

Here you go, HepCFree,


HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY (HE) www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001347/#adam_000302.disease.symptoms

HE documentary and information www.hesback.com Big Hugs

Neomycin is one and flagyl is another antibiotic that may help with HE.

Hi Music,
Just wanted to say hello !!
Hope it all works out
Barry