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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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Great antiobiotic. Just can tear up IVS and cause allergic reaction to regular tubing. It also caused me to need TWO PICC lines, and 14 ivs. in two weeks. And can be harsh on the veins. Otherwise very effective.
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I was given this medication the last outbreak I had. It seemed to work better than some of the others.
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One bag before discharge
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It kept me alive. Did some damage to my hearing, and brain trauma, but it is better than being dead!
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Love that redman's
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saved my life. but didnt cure me
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I get redman's syndrome. I have to do 50mg Iv Benadryl right before my dose.
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AFTER 2 WEEKS WITH AN IV INFECTION CLEARED.
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Red Man's Syndrone
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reacurred
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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]
