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Linezolid Side Effects

Linezolid is a prescription medicine that treats various kinds of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic and functions by halting the growth and spreading of bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections (resistant infections) that have not been successfully treated by other types of antibiotics. There are some Linezolid side effects that could happen.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • Various common side effects are possible with Linezolid. These side effects usually quickly subside, but if you have them and find them to be particularly persistent or troubling, you should let your doctor know. These common side effects are nausea, headache, an unpleasant taste inside of the mouth, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, throwing up and discoloration of the tongue.

    Serious Side Effects

    • Some serious side effects also might occur due to Linezolid use. These possibly severe side effects require emergency medical attention. They include the feet or the hands swelling, mood or mental changes, white patches inside of the mouth, abnormal weakness of exhaustion, confusion, disorientation, reflexes that are exaggerated, chills, blood in the stools, bloody vomit, muscle spasms, numbness or tingling of the feet or the hands, abnormal bruising or bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge or irritation, changes in the vision, excitation, rapid heartbeat, coordination loss, severe or extended nausea, diarrhea, or throwing up, stomachache, cramps, sweating and agitation.

    Allergic Reactions

    • In some cases, serious allergic reactions to Linezolid could occur. These types of reactions call for emergency medical help, because they could lead to harmful consequences. Symptoms of allergic reaction to Linezolid are difficulty with breathing, swelling (of the tongue, lips, mouth and face), itchiness, hives, skin rash and chest tightness.

    Warnings

    • There are some people who should not take Linezolid for their safety purposes. These people include those who are allergic to it, as well as those with a carcinoid tumor, those with untreated or uncontrolled hypertension, those with a serious thyroid disorder and those with an adrenal gland tumor.

    Overdose

    • Overdosing on Linezolid can lead to some dangerous side effects. Therefore, if you are worried that you might have taken more than the appropriate dosage, you need to get emergency help. Some symptoms of Linezolid overdose are tremors, weakness, throwing up, coordination loss and balance loss.

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