Rifampicin

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways, so I understand your worry about this topic. I am going to tell you some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Rifampicin. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that, or any side effect. Common side effects are rash, diarrhea, red coloration of urine, and inflammation of the large intestine. It is commonly reported and yellowing of the skin and eyes, known as jaundice, as well as alteration in results of liver function tests. Cold or flu-like symptoms with nausea and vomiting are not so rare as well as loss of appetite and shortness of breath. If you want more information about any other possible risks associated with Rifampicin, you might read the information provided with the medicine. The safest way is to consult your doctor or pharmacist, to check if this medicine might harm you. Important is that this medicine reduces the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill. Anyway, I would say if your doctor prescribed you Rifampicin, probably there is no need to worry, because I believe he checked you up before prescribing any drug.