Had Kidney infection caused by resistant strain of E-Coli. Medicine saved my life. After 2nd daily IV infusion chills and fever stop and I begin to feel better. Had total of six doses. Labs return to near normal after having CRP of 300 and WBC 21.7.
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Invanz | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2021
Condition: Bacterial Infection of Kidney due to E. Coli Organism
Overall rating 2.7
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I have Acute pyelonephritis from a resistant strain of E. coli bacteria that has sent me into sepsis. Like another reviewer, the infection came back after two weeks. The infected kidney is also severely atrophic and a nephrectomy is scheduled, but may have to be moved up because the infection returned. I am now back on Invanz via Midline for the second time - two weeks each. I’m 20 and miserable trying to navigate life with a midline in and consistent flank pain that cannot seem to go away.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/14/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I have a bone infection in my jaw from the removal of my wisdom teeth. I took Invanz for 6 weeks via a PICC line and was very happy with the lack of side effects and the progress noted through bloodwork. However, after going off the medicine the infection came right back after two weeks. I am now on Invanz again via PICC Line, for 8 weeks. The medicine has not been as effective this time. My bloodwork does not look great. My jaw has started to swell again. My body has built up an immunity to the medicine, I'm assuming. This medicine is great for someone who doesn't have a severe or persistent infection. Read More Read Less
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Ash | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2015
Condition: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection caused by E. Coli
Overall rating 4.7
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byrd | 75 or over | Male | Caregiver
6/29/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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My Father has been on this drug for over 2 weeks due to an infection after a hip replacement. He is 83 and has a very sharp mind. Now if no one talks to him for 10 seconds he dozes into this agitated stage where he is feeding himself, reaching for things, talking and at times aggressive behavior over things that aren't even there. Hallucinations! Cannot sleep. I am staying awake as I write because he can also not support his weight, which he could until this week, and he thinks he can get up when he is in these dreams or whatever!! He returned home from the ER today and they did all lab work and a CT scan. All were good. Yet no one thought this antibiotic would be doing this. I say bull. He will be changed once I can speak to his physician tomorrow morning on Monday. Read More Read Less
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Invanza | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2014
Condition: Bacterial Infection of Kidney due to E. Coli Organism
Overall rating 5.0
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Worked well no side effects after a Acute Pyelonephritis.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/8/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I took this medicine by IV via a Picc line for 3.5 weeks to clear up a very bad infection of my breast following a reduction. The bacteria causing my infection was Serratia. I had no side effects except a yeast infection and also yeast in the area of my wound vac (breast). I get yeasty with ANY antibiotic, though. I am very happy with this drug, and extremely happy that it helped clear up my infection (along with two surgeries and a wound vac.)
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dsilver | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/23/2014
Condition: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection caused by E. Coli
Overall rating 5.0
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After serious allergic reactions to other antibiotics (Cipro, Keflex) doctor said that Invanz was a reliable backup. No allergic reaction whatsoever and resolved the infection very well.
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happy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/18/2013
Condition: Gynecological E. Coli Infection Following Surgery
Overall rating 5.0
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maglaproljetna | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/2/2013
Condition: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection caused by E. Coli
Overall rating 5.0
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Had Kidney infection caused by resistant strain of E-Coli. Medicine saved my life. After 2nd daily IV infusion chills and fever stop and I begin to feel better. Had total of six doses. Labs return to near normal after having CRP of 300 and WBC 21.7.
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yankee2c | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/24/2013
Condition: Colorectal Surgery Infection Prevention
Overall rating 1.3
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Complicate diareha. tired sores in throat little effectiveness
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/22/2012
Condition: Complicated Skin Infection due to Peptostreptococcus Bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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It is giving me severe spasiams in my new knee replacement
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
I have been sick for more than week and unable to hold anything down. Now I am taking an antibiotic to counteract this antibiotic. Seems pointless.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/25/2011
Condition: Bacterial Infection of Kidney due to E. Coli Organism
Overall rating 2.0
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started IV treatment with this mediacation and ive been experiencing dizziness,head aches and loss of appetite.This has been a bad experience for me.
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aaaa | 45-54 | Female | Patient
10/1/2011
Condition: Complicated Skin Infection due to Staphyloccus Aureus Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a skin infection. Antibiotics (Keflex and Bactrim) didn't get rid of it after 4 days. One IV full of this med and my white blood count returned to normal withing 24 hours. Thank you. For me, it worked. I hope it works for you.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2011
Condition: Complicated Infection in Abdomen
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication saved my life, I'm very thankful for it.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2011
Condition: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection caused by E. Coli
Overall rating 3.7
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I had a rather unusual side effect while taking this medicine. During the second day, I found that my mouth was unusually dry and I had a strong "sulphur" aftertaste. I drank lots of water, gingerale and iced tea, but the sulphury taste was there constantly. It lasted about another two days after I finished the ten day course. I thought thi9s was strange, since I was taking the drug by IV twice a day.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/16/2010
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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this treatment is awsome. I love drugs.
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uneed2no | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/24/2009
Condition: Abscess Within the Abdomen
Overall rating 1.0
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My mother-in-law experienced severe reactions to this medication. It caused halucinations, difficulty speaking,(tongue) seizures and weakness.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/4/2009
Condition: Complicated Skin Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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Three weeks of treatment by iv and no results yet. Hopefully the next three weeks will show improvement.
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DavidSpe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/9/2009
Condition: Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
Overall rating 3.7
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I have experienced headache, dizziness, nausea, hallucinations, anxiety, feeling as though I am losing consciousness. These incidents have kept me from driving a car for fear I will cause an accident. It does seem to have controlled bacterias that were causing my illness.
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