Linezolid, a new synthetic antimicrobial, is an important weapon against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Although there are reports of serotonin syndrome developing after ...

The oral antibiotic linezolid does not increase risk for serotonin syndrome in patients taking antidepressants, new research suggests ― contradicting a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2020 ...

Clinicians should not administer methylene blue or linezolid, two reversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOAIs), to patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) due to risk for ...

Is Serotonin Syndrome Really a Risk? The pharmacist's concern is about the possibility of serotonin syndrome resulting from this combination. As many clinicians know, electronic health records are ...

The FDA announced that MedWatch has updated its information on the potential drug interaction between Zyvox (linezolid; Pfizer) and serotonergic psychiatric medications. Not all serotonergic ...

Serotonin syndrome occurs when a person takes drugs that cause excess levels of serotonin to accumulate in the body. Symptoms can include agitation, a dry mouth, dilated pupils, confusion, and more.

Serotonin syndrome causes symptoms like agitation, diarrhea, confusion, and excessive sweating. It happens when you take too many serotonin-boosting medications like SSRIs, pain meds, and more.

This post was written with a contribution from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT. Your nerve cells are constantly in a state of production to create the chemical serotonin, which is made from the essential ...