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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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had a reaction
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Didn't really see any results, but I continually had an upset stomach.
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Can't say this was the cure, but after a total of 26 weeks of IV antibiotics and the use of stabilized allicin, my infection began to clear and my bones healed
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It did clear up a bone infection but then it reappeared four months later.
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on for 30 days, was MRSA free for 3 months, till it came back.
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it killed the bug but it came back couple of days later
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Helped but reoccured over & over & over again.
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I blv. this was the one that went through the IV & blew my veins left and right. Still it stopped the MRSA for approx. 3 weeks but it may be back. This is hell.
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PICC line - beginning 6th week.
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was used in 1st trip to hospital but after 6 hrs slid back down to before hospital.
developed hives and shortness of breathe was just dosed with benedryl.
developed hives and shortness of breathe was just dosed with benedryl.
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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]
