Posted by cybercafe on May 18, 2004, at 13:11:55
In reply to Re: decongestants and MAOIs, posted by King Vultan on May 18, 2004, at 11:56:23
> > 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...
> >
> > comments??
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> No, this is absolutely backwards:
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> Pure antihistamines (Benadryl is a good example) are okay.
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> Decongestants (pseudoephedrine is a good example) are prohibited.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Todd
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>thanks for the reply bro, much appreciated
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