Before you continue to YouTube
Hard lesson from the last two weeks: #SerotoninSyndrome is no joke. Some meds just have to be taken at specific times of day to prevent bad drug interactions.
Maybe we're just being overcautious.
Concurrent antidepressants did not significantly increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Linezolid is likely safe for patients receiving antidepressants.
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Linezolid and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome in Patients Receiving Antidepressants
This cohort study examines the incidence of serotonin syndrome among patients receiving linezolid treatment while taking an antidepressant compared with those not taking an antidepressant.