Serotonin syndrome and linezolid.
We present a case of serotonin syndrome in a patient who initiated linezolid therapy shortly after discontinuation of therapy with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (paroxetine).
Wigen
Christine L
CL
Infectious Diseases Section, Department of Medicine, Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Goetz
Matthew B
MB
D000081:Acetamides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000069349:Linezolid; D008875:Middle Aged; D023303:Oxazolidinones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020230:Serotonin Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000081:Acetamides; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000069349:Linezolid; D023303:Oxazolidinones; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors