Posted by King Vultan on May 18, 2004, at 11:56:23
In reply to decongestants and MAOIs, posted by cybercafe on May 18, 2004, at 9:02:59
> okay so i'm on 40 mg parnate
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> my doc says pseudoephedrine is okay but antihistamines are not
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> but when i read the label, apparently pseudoephendrine-containing drugs are the ones that are contra-indicated...
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> comments??
No, this is absolutely backwards:Pure antihistamines (Benadryl is a good example) are okay.
Decongestants (pseudoephedrine is a good example) are prohibited.
I take 90 mg/day Nardil and use 50 mg/night generic diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for sleep. I asked my doctor about this first because I thought it was good to be cautious, and he said that the pure Benadryl was fine, and that the versions with pseudoephedrine and other stuff should be avoided.
If your doctor actually said what you indicated and you aren't just misremembering it, he is guilty of a grave error. I would suggest calling in to talk to a nurse or someone who could relay a message to him if you are still apprehensive or unsure about this.
Todd
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