Posted by likelife on February 20, 2003, at 0:02:05
In reply to Re: Near the end: What meds can I try? Quick pls! » likelife, posted by david maclean on February 18, 2003, at 7:30:26
Funny how there's so much conflicting info. out there.
I got the info. from PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals, under Section 2: Interactions with psychotropic drugs. Under methylphenidate (generic for Ritalin) is listed moclobemide: Concurrent use of methylphenidate and moclobemide may result in hypertensive crisis (headache, palpitation, neck stiffness). The onset is rated as 1, rapid (develops within 24 hours). Severity is 1, contraindicated (the interaction may be life-threatening; concomitant use of the interacting agents is contraindicated). The evidence for this is a 3, fair (available documentation is fair, but pharmacologic considerations lead clinicians to suspect the interaction exists; or, documentation is good for a pharmacologically similar drug).
Hope that helps,
Natalie
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