Zyvox and Folliculitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Folliculitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyvox (linezolid), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Luvox Cr, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Folliculitis when taking Zyvox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,233 people who have side effects when taking Zyvox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zyvox?

Zyvox has active ingredients of linezolid. It is often used in mrsa infection. eHealthMe is studying from 9,399 Zyvox users. Check the latest studies of Zyvox.

What is Folliculitis?

Folliculitis (infection of hair root) is found to be associated with 688 drugs and 1,071 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Folliculitis.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

9,233 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyvox.
Among them, 14 people (0.15%) have Folliculitis.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Zyvox when they have Folliculitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Folliculitis when taking Zyvox? *

female: 7.14 %
male: 92.86 %

What is the age of people who have Folliculitis when taking Zyvox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyvox? *

Zoloft: 10 people, 71.43%
Pristiq: 10 people, 71.43%
Luvox Cr: 10 people, 71.43%
Suboxone: 8 people, 57.14%
Adderall 10: 5 people, 35.71%
Klonopin: 5 people, 35.71%
Adderall 30: 4 people, 28.57%
Fluorouracil: 3 people, 21.43%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 3 people, 21.43%
Temazepam: 3 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Folliculitis? *

Laboratory Test Abnormal: 10 people, 71.43%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 71.43%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 10 people, 71.43%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 71.43%
Psychotic Disorder: 10 people, 71.43%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 10 people, 71.43%
Road Traffic Accident: 10 people, 71.43%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 10 people, 71.43%
Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 10 people, 71.43%
Hair Loss: 10 people, 71.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 13 people, 92.86%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 10 people, 71.43%
Drug Dependence: 6 people, 42.86%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 6 people, 42.86%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 35.71%
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell): 3 people, 21.43%
Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 21.43%
Fever: 3 people, 21.43%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 21.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 Zyvox) and Zyvox (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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