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Over the last couple days I've gained six pounds. Nothing different about diet or anything--but had done a few days of only sporonox then started vancomycin. Trying to figure out if it could be one of the meds and if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks.
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I would be cautious and call your doctor. You should have some labs drawn to check your kidney function and probably a vanco trough to make sure that your levels are therapeutic and not toxic. Vanco can cause kidney problems.
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Thanks, I did just have labs drawn last night. Could kidney problems or toxic levels cause sudden weight gain? I did see that sporonox can cause it, but I only took it for three days and am off it now.
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Yes, that sudden weight gain would be a sign of fluid retention. It could signal kidney stress. That's why I thought you should tell your doctor. Vanco is known to be nephrotoxic.
Maybe the combo of the vanco and the sporanox together contributed to the fluid retention/weight gain.
I didn't mean to scare you, just to make you aware. It's good that you already had your labs done last night. Your doctor should have the results today.
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Thank you so much, sammy! I think you're right and that it actually was triggered by the sporonox, because the weight is starting to come back down now. Phew! I have not heard back from the doc but I know they'll call me if there's an issue.
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