Before starting treatment with linezolid, inform your healthcare provider about any existing medical conditions, allergies, or other medications you are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements, as they may interact with linezolid.
Specifically, discuss any history of:
- Allergies to linezolid or similar antibiotics
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Thyroid conditions
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Pheochromocytoma (a type of adrenal gland tumor)
- Serotonin syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Blood disorders or low platelet count
- Nerve or muscle disorders
- Immune system conditions
- Phenyleketonuria (PKU)
Avoid consuming food or drinking beverages that contain tyramine while taking linezolid. This includes alcoholic beverages, cheeses, fermented foods (like Greek yogurt or sauerkraut), bananas, liver, avocados, turkey, soy sauce, and some bean products.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before using linezolid to assess potential risks and benefits.