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

Summary:

Seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyvox (linezolid), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Pain.

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

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain) is found to be associated with 1,986 drugs and 2,282 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seizures.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

9,233 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyvox.
Among them, 22 people (0.24%) have Seizures.

Among these 22 people:

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

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

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Zyvox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Seizures? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 18.18%
Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 13.64%
Metabolic Encephalopathy (disorder or disease of the brain due to the body's disability to use energy): 2 people, 9.09%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 9.09%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 9.09%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 9.09%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 9.09%
Confusion: 2 people, 9.09%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 18.18%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 9.09%
Rickets (softening of bones): 2 people, 9.09%
Constipation: 2 people, 9.09%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 9.09%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 9.09%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 9.09%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 9.09%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 2 people, 9.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.09%

* 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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