Linezolid and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clostridium difficile colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Linezolid (linezolid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metronidazole, and have Enterococcal infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Linezolid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,827 people who have side effects when taking Linezolid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Linezolid?

Linezolid has active ingredients of linezolid. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 21,891 Linezolid users. Check the latest studies of Linezolid.

What is Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,040 drugs and 1,786 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

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On Aug, 03, 2026

21,827 people reported to have side effects when taking Linezolid.
Among them, 113 people (0.52%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.

Could Linezolid cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Among these 113 people:

How long have people been on Linezolid when they have Clostridium difficile colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Linezolid? *

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What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Linezolid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Linezolid? *

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What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *

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What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on linezolid (the active ingredients of Linezolid) and Linezolid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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