Linezolid Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: LINEZOLID - ORAL
Pronounced: (lin-AZE-oh-lid)

Linezolid Oral Side Effects

Diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

deep/fast breathing
drowsiness
mental/mood changes
fever
uncontrolled movements
tingling or numbness of hands/feet

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

easy bruising/bleeding
severe headache
severe dizziness
vision changes (including loss of vision)
persistent sore throat
unusual tiredness
seizure

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool.

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: