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What Causes Shakiness,dizziness And Tiredness After Taking Vancomycin?

I am 3.5 months post-op from a 7 cm meningioma removal and 1 month post-op from a follow up removal of my bone flap from a subsquent infection. I have been off eight weeks of Vancomycin for two weeks. I have just developed shakiness, dizziness, tiredness and am lightheaded when I stand up and walk. I have checked my blood sugar pre-prandal and it is usually around 96. My blood pressure is normal. My GP just put me on Lexipro and said, Have a nice day. I have only been on Lexipro for two days. Do you have any ideas?...
Mon, 21 Sep 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

Vancomycin as you know is a commonly prescribed antibiotic, usually given IV for serious infections. Some of the more common side effects that line up with your concerns include tiredness or weakness, however much less common side effects but still are reported with Vancomycin are dizziness, lightheadedness and tremulousness (shakiness).

I would ask you you have your BP checked in both a sitting and a standing position which may help provide a better idea for your doctor as to what exactly is causing these symptoms. I do think if these worsen you should be evaluated by the ER and certainly let your physician know of the side effects as the dizziness and shakiness are not common occurrences.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Shakiness,dizziness And Tiredness After Taking Vancomycin?

Hello, Vancomycin as you know is a commonly prescribed antibiotic, usually given IV for serious infections. Some of the more common side effects that line up with your concerns include tiredness or weakness, however much less common side effects but still are reported with Vancomycin are dizziness, lightheadedness and tremulousness (shakiness). I would ask you you have your BP checked in both a sitting and a standing position which may help provide a better idea for your doctor as to what exactly is causing these symptoms. I do think if these worsen you should be evaluated by the ER and certainly let your physician know of the side effects as the dizziness and shakiness are not common occurrences. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist