Vancomycin and Nightmares - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nightmares is reported as a side effect among people who take Vancomycin (vancomycin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Advair Hfa, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nightmares when taking Vancomycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,160 people who have side effects when taking Vancomycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vancomycin?

Vancomycin has active ingredients of vancomycin. eHealthMe is studying from 17,165 Vancomycin users. Check the latest studies of Vancomycin.

What is Nightmares?

Nightmares (unpleasant dreams) is found to be associated with 1,330 drugs and 1,914 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nightmares.

On Jul, 27, 2026

17,160 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin.
Among them, 13 people (0.08%) have Nightmares.

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Nightmares when taking Vancomycin? *

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

What is the age of people who have Nightmares when taking Vancomycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin? *

Xyrem: 6 people, 46.15%
Advair Hfa: 6 people, 46.15%
Spiriva: 5 people, 38.46%
Myrbetriq: 5 people, 38.46%
Pantoprazole: 4 people, 30.77%
Edarbyclor: 4 people, 30.77%
Flonase Allergy Relief: 4 people, 30.77%
Provigil: 4 people, 30.77%
Prednisone: 4 people, 30.77%
Plavix: 4 people, 30.77%

What are other side effects people have besides Nightmares? *

Pain: 6 people, 46.15%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 38.46%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 38.46%
Carotid Artery Disease: 4 people, 30.77%
Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 4 people, 30.77%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 30.77%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 4 people, 30.77%
Vascular Occlusion (sudden blockage of a blood vessel, usually with a clot): 4 people, 30.77%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 3 people, 23.08%
Ocular Discomfort (a generic expression when there is lack of ease in/about the eyes): 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 46.15%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 46.15%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 23.08%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 23.08%
Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.69%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on vancomycin (the active ingredients of Vancomycin) and Vancomycin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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