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Linezolid and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Linezolid (linezolid), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Spiriva, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu 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 The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,186 drugs and 2,715 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

On May, 04, 2026

21,827 people reported to have side effects when taking Linezolid.
Among them, 63 people (0.29%) have The flu.

Could Linezolid cause The flu?

Among these 63 people:

How long have people been on Linezolid when they have The flu? *

  • < 1 month: 88.24 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 5.88 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 5.88 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Linezolid? *

  • female: 40 %
  • male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Linezolid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 9.09 %
  • 20-29: 9.09 %
  • 30-39: 9.09 %
  • 40-49: 16.36 %
  • 50-59: 3.64 %
  • 60+: 52.73 %

What are other drugs people take besides Linezolid? *

  1. Qvar: 22 people, 34.92%
  2. Advair Hfa: 22 people, 34.92%
  3. Spiriva: 22 people, 34.92%
  4. Ventolin: 21 people, 33.33%
  5. Xolair: 18 people, 28.57%
  6. Metformin: 13 people, 20.63%
  7. Vancomycin: 12 people, 19.05%
  8. Ramipril: 11 people, 17.46%
  9. Simvastatin: 11 people, 17.46%
  10. Nitrofurantoin: 10 people, 15.87%

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

  1. Asthma: 29 people, 46.03%
  2. Pneumonia: 25 people, 39.68%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 24 people, 38.10%
  4. Chest Pain: 23 people, 36.51%
  5. Sputum Discolored: 23 people, 36.51%
  6. Acute Respiratory Failure: 23 people, 36.51%
  7. Weight Decreased: 23 people, 36.51%
  8. General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 22 people, 34.92%
  9. Blood Pressure Systolic Increased: 22 people, 34.92%
  10. Drug Ineffective: 22 people, 34.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Asthma: 23 people, 36.51%
  2. Pain: 11 people, 17.46%
  3. Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 17.46%
  4. Urinary Tract Infection: 10 people, 15.87%
  5. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 10 people, 15.87%
  6. Diarrhea: 10 people, 15.87%
  7. Depressed Mood: 10 people, 15.87%
  8. Constipation: 10 people, 15.87%
  9. Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 6 people, 9.52%
  10. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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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