In this 12-week pilot study, 35 adult PSC patients were randomized into one of 4 groups: 1. 125 mg oral vancomycin 4x/day 2. 250 mg oral vancomycin 4x/day 3. 250 mg metronizadole 3x/day 4. 500 mg metronizadole 3x/day One goal of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of these drugs. Another goal […]
Vancomycin for PSC Q&A with Dr. Davies: Presented by the Children’s PSC Foundation
In 2011, Dr. Yinka Davies, a pediatric gastroenterologist, held a teleconference call with the parents of children with PSC patients. The conversation was recorded into a written Q&A format. Topics cover: • Vancomycin safety, side effects, and vancomycin-resistant bacteria • The use of probiotics when taking vancomycin • The effect of vancomycin on other autoimmune […]