LINEZOLID AND VENLAFAXINE
In theory the use of venlafaxine and linezolid may result in serotonin syndrome. One patient developed symptoms similar to serotonin syndrome while taking these drugs.
The interaction is probably rare. The manufacturers of linezolid say that patients taking serotonergic drugs should have their blood pressure monitored and be closely observed (presumably for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome) if given linezolid. They say that if this is not possible, concurrent use should be avoided.
The interaction is probably rare. The manufacturers of linezolid say that patients taking serotonergic drugs should have their blood pressure monitored and be closely observed (presumably for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome) if given linezolid. They say that if this is not possible, concurrent use should be avoided.