Daptomycin vs Linezolid

After 2 weeks of IV Vanco,for a infection in my knee following replacement surgery the doctor put me on this. The side effects are nasty, but within 3 days the incision began to heal and is doing very well.

After breaking my leg in a car accident, surgery was performed and a metal rod screwed to the tibia to stabilize for healing. Several weeks later, a low level infection evolved of uncertain origins. Doctors agreed that it could be a reaction to one or more metals in the rod, and started Daptomycin to "buy time" for the leg to heal. I've been on it for about three weeks. So far, no obvious problems with the meds, although I am usually tired, but some days, not so much. I have allergies to many typical antibiotics, so I was surprised and happy when the dapto seemed to work with my system okay. I have appreciated having my pic line although once in a while, the tape around it itches, but it really hasn't been a big deal. My white cell count is "under control" and my bones continue to heal. Surgery to remove the metal from my leg is imminent, and then I can go back to my normal life. :)

Used this after being diagnosed with MRSA and nothing else worked, even in combination. This drug actually saved my life, though I was afraid of taking it due to a family history of kidney problems. Only real side fx were no appetite and now my hair is falling out (still, 4 months later), though may be from stress of illness and not med. I had a pic line for administration. Hated that the most.