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What Causes Fatigue While On Vancomycin For Osteomyelitis And Cellulitis?
My mother just completed a 6 week regimen of IV Vancomycin for Osteomyelitis and cellulitis. She has been off the drug for 1 week, but still feels lethargic, which she was experiencing while on the drug. She is 94 and I would like to know how much longer will it take for her to feel like her energetic self again?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
The fatigue can be related to the use of antibiotics but also to the infection. I recommend to give her a vitamin supplement. I also recommend to drink liquidiser, eat a healthy diet and rest. The fatigue will go away on its own, as the vancomycin go away from the system.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The fatigue can be related to the use of antibiotics but also to the infection. I recommend to give her a vitamin supplement. I also recommend to drink liquidiser, eat a healthy diet and rest. The fatigue will go away on its own, as the vancomycin go away from the system.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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