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. #IDMastodon #MedMastodon #medicine #SerotoninSyndrome
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2799688
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.