Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of vancomycin intravenous.
Overall User Ratings
156 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: Jeanne23, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
My experience with this drug wass very good. I developed cellulitis from a spider bite and was in the hospital for 6 days and on it IV every l2 hours. It did the job for me with no reaction whatsoever.
20
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Rmessinger, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
During surgery I was given an epidural for pain. When the epidural was removed, I was infected but did not realize it until after I was home for 5 days. An abscess developed in my spine diagnosed as MRSA and required spinal surgery to remove. I was on Vanc for approximately 49 days at home and had absolutely no adverse reaction.
23
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: bARB, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
C.diff after pneumonia overtreated with antibiotics. Side effects,(42 day pulse0000 SEVERE HAIR LOSE, diarrhera, fatigue
8
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: dont know, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
For treatment of pus collection in the cheek and inner part of the mouth due to a dental abscess and complications and or resistance due to uncontrolled IDDM. Has diarrea and has developed a rash in my skin all over my body but I dont know if this medication with the use of two other antibiotics has caused me these side effects.
5
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: balimuse33, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I was given this medication thru my Iv and didn't know I was allergic to it broke out into an itchy rash, throat shut down for five second body shaking for 2hours not to mention numbness dizzines and a bad headache bad experience wouldnt recommended it to anyone that never had it before.
8
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.