Can Vancomycin (taken orally) cause low back pain? Especially in the elderly?

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6 Feb 2012

Hi..
Yes..it can cause some minor side-effects like nausea, back pain, and muscle tightness. Call your doctor to seek help if signs persist for long time..

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