Rapid Onset and Recovery Linezolid-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Large-Sample, Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

Thrombocytopenia can develop rapidly during linezolid treatment, but recovery after discontinuation is also rapid. Rapid thrombocytopenia is a common adverse effect of linezolid that must be considered prior to prescription, and routine monitoring of platelet count is recommended so that linezolid treatment can be discontinued, if thrombocytopenia occurs.