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Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It has traditionally been reserved as a drug of "last resort", used only after treatment with other antibiotics had failed, although the emergence of vancomycin-resistant organisms means that it... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| MRSA | 131 |
84% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 25 |
88% |
| Meningitis | 12 |
75% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 4 |
100% |
| Flesh-Eating Bacteria | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (178
Members)
find Vancomycin helpful
Vancomycin Reviews
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Recent experience...worked, but had reactions.
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for 10 days at age 3 1/2
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3 days on IV
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allergic
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Was on vanco for 3 weeks and it worked great. However I did have an allergic reaction that lasted almost 2 weeks - bad rash and 2 treatments of steriods.
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I guess it worked, but they have never tested me again, and never told me that it could come back
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Ive been on this stuff before and had no problems. This time I am on 1.25 gm every 12 hours. Have noticed infusion pain in the arm and chest with the higher dosage.
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This was only given to him for a short period of time then Kaiden was just left on ceftriaxone.
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Hospitalized 2 weeks the first time. In a coma for 4 days, on a ventalator. Second time it was caught early. Spent one week in the hospital. Lost my hearing the second time.
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Vanc was one of many treatments that were used. I would say it helped because she is still with us.
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Discussions
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Vancomycin - How long?
Yes you can remain on vancomycin forever so we are told. Not sure if that is good. Do they know the source or where the infection is? [More] -
Vancomycin - How long?
That is normal.I was on a vanco like drug Zyvox and high doses of clindamyacin and augmentin.( I am allergic to Vanco ).Every time I have been on an I... [More] -
Vancomycin for Meningitis
Its been a while since I had bacterial meningitis, but I'll do my best. I wanna help the people on this board, because having meningitis was hell! (e... [More] -
Vancomycin for Meningitis
Tell us about your personal experience with Vancomycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Vancomycin for Cystic Fibrosis
Tell us about your personal experience with Vancomycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
